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Laborer Journeyman

Mortenson
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2025
💰 $86,000/yr($60,000/yr$86,000/yr)

About the role

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for preparation, handling, and supplying of materials to be used by other crafts.

 

LABORER JOURNEYMAN

The base compensation range for this role is $30.84 -$43.58 per hour. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity. 

 

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL TEAM MEMBERS 

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected 

to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and 

Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative

and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional 

customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We 

approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to 

achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive 

feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the 

wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, 

standards and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and 

innovation. 

 

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive 

work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This 

begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the 

Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the 

procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual. 

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KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

A. Load and unload equipment

B. Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging

C. Level ground for scaffolding

D. Tend mortar and grout

E. Lift, unload, move, set, shovel mortar and grout between wheel barrows and buckets

F. General cleanup and clearing of debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing, and unloading or burning

debris

G. Place, push, pull and shovel concrete

H. Vibrate concrete

I. Provide work direction and guidance to Laborer I, II, Helpers and Apprentice

J. Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

K. All other duties as assigned

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A. Ability to work with tools and equipment, such as, power and non-powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps,

drills and jackhammers, forklifts, skid loaders and power buggy’s

B. Strong teamwork orientation

C. Positive attitude and professional customer service skills

D. Detail orientation

E. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Must have completed two-year apprenticeship program

B. Experience in construction preferred 

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

See (naturally or corrected) A

Sitting O

Hear (naturally or corrected) A

Standing A

Traverse construction site daily A

Walking A

Balance A

Crouching/Stooping A

Manual dexterity A

Kneeling/Squatting A

Arm steadiness A

Climbing F

hand/arm/leg movements A

Dirt A Lifting/Carrying F

Heat/Cold F Up to 50lbs 

Excessive noise F 50lbs +

Dust A Pushing/Pulling F

Grease/Oil F Up to 50lbs 

Vibration O 50lbs +

Heights F Reaching (high or low) F

Confined spaces F

 

Frequency codes: (A) Always, (F) Frequently, (O) Occasionally, (N) Never

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

 

This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

 

Benefits offered to union, Craft full-time TMs include: 

  • Employee assistance program and online mental health tool and concierge 
  • The Union provides additional benefits to employees in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension and job trainings. 

 

  Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled e

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