Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

We are seeking skilled laborers for our Cedar Rapids location, specializing in pre-engineered metal buildings. The successful candidate will be involved in erecting metal posts and studs, attaching sheet metal, insulating, and drywalling the interior. You will assist experienced tradespeople on the job, moving materials and tools, and operating lifts. This role involves using a power drill to attach all sheet metal and requires physical endurance as some of the metal sheets can weigh up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Erect metal posts and studs

• Attach sheet metal

• Insulate and drywall the interior of buildings

• Assist experienced tradespeople on the job

• Move materials and tools

• Operate lifts

• Use a power drill to attach all sheet metal

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 months of construction experience

• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to lift 75 lbs

• Able to work from a lift 20ft+ in the air

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Labor

• Construction

• General labor

• Concrete

• Power tools

• Hand tools

• Sheet metal

• Carpentry

• Mechanical aptitude

• General construction

Why Work Here?

We offer health benefits, paid time off, and pay increases based on performance. Our company values hard work and dedication, providing opportunities for career growth and development.

Work Environment

We operate in new, unoccupied construction buildings, working in teams of 3-5 people. The normal working hours are 7am-5pm from Monday to Friday, with occasional longer days when needed. We also plan to work a couple of Saturdays a month. The dress code includes jeans, a t-shirt/sweatshirt, and leather work boots.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00

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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 25, 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.