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Civil Craft Laborer Journeyman - EWD

Mortenson
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Laborer Journeyman

Summary 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Journeyman that will be responsible for the preparation, handling, and supplying of materials to be used by other crafts.

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload equipment
  • Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging
  • Level ground for scaffolding
  • Tend mortar and grout
  • Lift, unload, move, set, and shovel mortar and grout between wheelbarrows and buckets
  • General cleanup and clearing of debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing, and unloading or burning debris
  • Place, push, pull, and shovel concrete
  • Vibrate concrete
  • Provide work direction and guidance to Laborer I, II, Helpers, and Apprentice
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Completion of two-year apprenticeship program
  • Experience in construction preferred
  • 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 buggies
  • Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
  • Please note: 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.
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A Few Benefits Offered Include

  • Mental Healthcare
  • Craft Dependent Scholarship
  • Service Awards
  • The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training.

Please Make Note

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.  No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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