Company Overview
Elder Corporation is a family-owned site development company dedicated to building long-term employee relationships and supporting career growth. We specialize in large-scale earthmoving, complex underground utility installation, and heavy-duty demolition projects.
Serving customers throughout the Midwest, we are proud to be a trusted and professional partner in site development. Most of our job sites are located within 70 miles of Des Moines, allowing employees to return home each night.
Position Summary
Elder Corporation is seeking a motivated and dependable General Laborer to join our heavy dirt and underground construction teams. This position performs essential job site tasks to assist operators, pipe crews, truck drivers, and foremen in maintaining safe, efficient, and productive operations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and able to adapt to changing project needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or grow a career in the construction industry.
At Elder Corporation, your expertise matters—and we support it with competitive union pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Benefits
Overtime, travel pay, per diem, and shift differentials in accordance with union contract
Competitive union wages
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at no cost to the employee
Pension benefits at no cost to the employee
Advancement opportunities
Boot reimbursement
Specialty tools provided
Safe, clean, and team-oriented work environment
Key Responsibilities
Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in excavation construction projects
Operate numerous types of small equipment including generators, cut-saws, laser sights etc.
Shovel rock, dirt or sand
Conducts flagger and spotter operations
Checks grade
Maintains a clean and hazard free job site
Follow job site safety
Qualifications
Dependable with a strong work ethic and punctuality
Ability to work extended hours during peak season
Must be willing to learn new skills, specific to the industry
Preferred experience with utility installation, concrete structures and flatwork, and/or finish grading
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working around heavy equipment and machinery
Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and stand for extended periods
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check.
