General Laborer Helper Jobs in Ames, IA (NOW HIRING)

Summary

The General Laborer  is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the paving, utility, or grade crews at various locations. Primarily works on construction projects, usually working in utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision by performing the following duties.  Project size and organization of work determine whether workers spend their time on one job or transfer from task to task as project progresses to completion. Work will be performed per the foreman's instruction.

Essential Responsibilities

The requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill position expectations. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as needed to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Additional or other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as a standard bearer for Manatt's mission to safely do everything we do better than anyone else and purpose of building legacies through standards of excellence.
• Promotes, lives, and exemplifies Manatt's values: Family, Excellence and Human Potential.

• Arrives at designated jobsite and receives assignment from the foreman.
• Performs any combination of following tasks: digs, spreads, and levels dirt, gravel, asphalt, concrete and other construction materials and combination of materials using hand tools.
• Measures distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretches tight line.
• Controls traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Lays out stringline for mainline paving operations.
• Assists foreman in measuring patches to verify compliance with the work order.
• Saw cuts and removes asphalt.
• Blows and cleans cracks.
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications.
• Applies tack coat.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Looks for irregularities or foreign objects in asphalt mix when paving.
• Performs a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, such as general cleaning of the jobsite.
• Loads, unloads, or identifies materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
• Inspects, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment, using mechanics' hand tools or report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Sprays materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hose to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Reports unsafe conditions to foreman and reports all mishaps and injuries, no matter how slight.
• Takes initiative when assigned work is complete to help out in other tasks or jobs.
• Performs assigned work following safety procedures.
• Cleans up working area, maintains tools and returns them when assignment complete.
• Reports to foreman at end of each day to leave timecard and receive next day's assignment.
• Participates in weekly toolbox talks and other safety meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Commits to continuous personal improvements on the path towards being best self.
• Teach others to learn what you know to help them grow.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle to get to the job site.

Other Qualifications

• Acceptable driving record

• Excellent work ethic.

• Ability to work seasonally.  Typically April - November but could be called in during the winter for work as weather allows.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About Us

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Brooklyn, Iowa, Manatt's is a leader in Iowa's heavy highway construction and materials industry. We specialize in asphalt, concrete, and chipseal coating, with additional expertise in recycle crushing, stabilization, milling, grinding, subdrain installation, and more.

At Manatt's, we have the experts, equipment, resources, and top-quality materials needed to safely and efficiently complete any project. Our integrated approach and unwavering commitment to building exceptional relationships allow us to deliver uncompromising quality and construction services. Our mission is to continually set and reset the standard by which all other construction material companies are measured. We don't just build infrastructure; we build legacies through higher standards of work and a dedication to excellence in everything we do.