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D.R. Horton, Inc. Foundation Laborer in Des Moines, Iowa
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc.is currently looking for aFoundation Laborer. The right candidate will perform manual labor on a home construction site, primarily in the construction of basements and foundations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in the construction of a residential basement, specifically footing. Set initial wooden forms; dig four inches out of the form; place steel rebar; cut, tie, carry, and hand-shovel; pour and finish concrete • Load and deliver materials • Set up and take down temporary structures • Complete job site cleanup daily by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse • Complete all work in compliance with the company's operating safety policies and procedures • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company • Ability to work overtime • Complete any duties assigned by the foreman • Assist specialized contractors as needed
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
One to two years of related experience and/or training
Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle, and willingness to travel
Ability to understand and communicate in basic English
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level is generally loud
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work well within a team
Two or more years of experience preferred
Bilingual preferred
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
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Job: *Construction
Organization: *Home Builder
Title: Foundation Laborer
Location: Iowa-Des Moines
Requisition ID: 2404302