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General Laborer

Absolute Group
Urbana, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
A General Laborer is responsible for a variety of labor duties within our Erosion Control division in the Cedar Rapids area. Basic functions include jobsite preparation for soil erosion control and prevention, general landscaping, loading and unloading of materials, tools and equipment, following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans, assisting skilled workers in their duties, daily jobsite clean-up and ensuring a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of agricultural labor, but every candidate must have a willingness to learn. Daily responsibilities for a Laborer include installing silt fence, hydro-seeding, matting, tree planting, and grading. Previous farm, agriculture, and/or landscape experience preferred but not required.

These positions are Full-time. Average work week is 40 - 50 hours per week.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
  • Valid Driver's license and clear driving record
  • Ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
  • Willingness to work in all weather conditions
  • Willingness to work overtime
  • Ability to work well with others, be punctual, and work hard
  • Other duties as assigned

About The Erosion Control Division

Erosion Control is a Division within Absolute Group that specializes in commercial and state erosion and soil control services. The Erosion Control Division offers a wide range of agricultural construction solutions, including seeding, sodding, mulching, silt fence installation and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) management.

The Absolute Group Difference

The Absolute Group prides itself in its company core values, and we like to think it’s one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest of the field. Our team is Driven, taking on each task with a “can-do” attitude and always putting our People First, whether that’s who we’re working with day-to-day or the employees that keep our company up and running. We’re nothing without our customers, our team, our families, even our competitors, and remembering this is key to keeping us Respectful and Humble in all that we do. We’re Determined to be Dependable, to be relied on, and we don’t stop until the job is done. And, of course, we’re thinkers. It’s our Fearless Forward-Thinking that saves us time and money and keeps us up with the times.

Hard Work Pays Off

Benefits

When you work hard for us, we work hard for you. And that’s exactly why we offer our crews the most competitive benefits package the construction industry has to offer. As an Absolute Group employee, you will receive:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary insurance coverages - Life, Accident Critical Illness, STD and LDT plans
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • 401k with company match
  • Family-focused environment
  • Company-sponsored outings and events

Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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