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Aerotek General Laborer - Demolition in Des Moines, Iowa
Now Hiring: General Laborer (Demolition)
Job Type: Contract to Hire / Full-time
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay: $16 hour starting wage (Growth Opportunities Available)
Job Description:
Currently seeking a General Laborer to join our demolition team. In this role, you will assist with general interior and exterior site clean-up within demolition projects. Your main duties will include loading concrete, transporting materials, and ensuring the worksite is kept clean and safe for the team. The position involves physically demanding tasks and requires a strong commitment to safety, punctuality, and team collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Perform general site clean-up duties, including sweeping and vacuuming.
Load concrete and other debris into wheelbarrows and transport it to dumpsters.
Dispose of materials in dumpsters and manage waste removal as needed.
Ensure the worksite remains clean and safe following demolition tasks.
Be punctual, arriving at the job site by 6:45 AM every day.
Assist with any additional tasks assigned by the foreman or supervisor.
Essential Skills:
Experience: At least 6 months of construction, demolition, or labor experience.
Physical Ability: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
Stamina: Capability to remain upright and physically active for 8-10 hours a day.
Punctuality: Reliability in arriving at the job site on time (6:45 AM).
Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from the foreman.
Why Work Here?
Opportunities for Advancement: Strong potential for career growth with good attendance. Employees can see pay increases within just a few months.
Overtime Opportunities: Significant overtime potential, allowing employees to increase their earnings.
Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a positive, safety-focused culture.
Travel Perks: Overnight travel opportunities with hotel accommodations and per diem provided.
Work Environment:
The role involves assisting with both interior and exterior structural demolition projects across Iowa.
Daily meeting at the shop to carpool to job sites.
The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
PPE (personal protective equipment) is provided, except for steel-toed boots, which employees are required to supply.
Dress code includes jeans and work-appropriate shirts (no cut-off tees).
How to Apply:
- If you're looking for a hands-on, physically demanding role with the opportunity for career advancement and overtime earnings, we want to hear from you. Please apply to the job posting by answering the initial screening questions and submitting your resume outlining your work experience. Once submitted, we will reach you to talk next steps, thank you!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $13.00 - $16.00
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.