What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Laborer position at Absolute Group?
We are looking to hire Skilled Laborers to join our Erosion Control Division located in Urbana IA. The ideal candidates 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 with peak season is March through December depending on weather.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to show up to work on time
- Ability to adapt to a variety of different labor assignments
- Willingness to learn new skills and have a positive attitude
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Physical strength and stamina to perform tasks with hands and lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
- Adhere to all safety policies and precautions; wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisor.
- Commitment and adherence to the AG Core Values (Dependable, Driven, Fearless, Respectful, Family)
Physical surroundings: Municipal, commercial and residential construction sites. Adverse working environment. Work may be stressful due to continual interaction with others, long hours required and nature of the construction environment.
Physical Effort: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this role including prolonged walking, bending, standing, stooping and reaching. Repetitive lifting up to 75 pounds.
Local Travel: Occasional, mostly within the eastern Iowa region
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
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.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
- Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness insurance coverage
- 401k enrollment options
- Family-focused environment
- Company-sponsored outings and events
Absolute Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
