LABORER APPRENTICE

Laborer Apprentice

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

TITLE: Laborer Apprentice

REPORTS TO: Laborer Journeyperson, Laborer Foreperson

STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE: Rev. 2/2019

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for learning the trade while assisting with preparation, handling, and supplying of materials to be used by other crafts.

COMPENSATION

The base compensation range for this is 25.72-40.72 per hour *based on union classification %

BENEFITS OFFERED TO UNION CRAFT FULL TIME TM’S 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.

EXPECTATION 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. 

KEY RESULT AREAS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Load and unload equipment
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding (5X7X16) and staging
• Level ground for scaffolding
• Tend motor and grout
• Lift, unload, move, set and shovel mortar and grout between wheel barrows and buckets
• General cleanup and clearing of debris, including sweeping, cleaning, washing and loading or burning of debris
• Place, push, pull and shovel concrete
• Vibrate concrete
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• 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 oriented
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled in Apprentice Aptitude Program
• Experience in Construction preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.