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Now Hiring - General Laborers (Bridge & Highway Construction)

**Position Overview:** We are seeking motivated General Laborers to assist in bridge and highway construction projects across Des Moines and surrounding areas, including the Huxley exit bridge. Worksites are inactive roads, ensuring a safe work environment. If you're eager to learn, willing to work hard, and ready to grow within a company, this is the perfect opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Prepare job sites** by clearing debris and ensuring proper setup.

+ **Transport concrete** from trucks to formed pads using a wheelbarrow.

+ **Assist foremen and supervisors** with various construction tasks.

+ **Align and set forms** to the correct pitch, depth, and alignment.

+ **Use saws to cut expansion joints** and perform crack sealing.

+ **Smooth and level concrete** using tools such as trowels, screeds, and floats.

+ **Tie off rebar and conduct prep/clean-up work** as needed.

+ **Monitor weather conditions** to ensure proper curing of concrete.

+ **Operate power vibrators** to compact concrete and apply surface treatments.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

+ Experience in **construction, concrete labor, carpentry, and demolition. **Previous tenure is key****

+ **Strong work ethic** —must be ready to work overtime hours when needed.

+ **Physically capable of handling labor-intensive tasks.**

+ **Motivated to grow within the company** and advance in construction roles.

Why Work With Us?

+ **On-the-job training** provided for candidates eager to learn.

+ **Per diem compensation available** based on distance from your permanent address:

+ **0 to 44 miles** = $0 per day

+ **45 to 59 miles** = $20 per day

+ **60-99 miles** = $30 per day OR **Client-provided housing**

+ **100+ miles** = $20 per day AND **Client-provided housing**

+ **Per diem policy is subject to change at any time** at the Client’s discretion.

Work Environment:

+ Projects are **federally funded** through **IA DOT** , with **government-set wages** .

+ Typical project types range from **small bridges to large interstate constructions** .

+ **Monday-Friday schedule** , potential overtime.

+ **Safety gear required** —steel-toed boots, work gloves, and proper attire.

Ready to Apply? If you're looking for hands-on construction opportunities with future growth, apply today!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

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 Johnston,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.