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Skilled Construction Workers Entry-Level to Experienced
Based in Des Moines, Iowa | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Quarterly Raises
Job Overview: Looking to build your career in construction? We're hiring Skilled Construction Technicians to join a fast-growing team working on steel and wood-framed buildings across Iowa. This role offers hands-on training, career growth, and a supportive crew environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform carpentry and general construction tasks based on your skill level
- Assist with insulation, flashing, and framing using steel studs and nail guns
- Move materials, clean job sites, and support daily operations
- Lift 5075 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally
- Work at heights and in outdoor conditions year-round
Requirements
- 1+ year of manual labor experience (farming, framing, carpentry, concrete, etc.)
- Ability to operate power tools (impact driver, screw gun, saw, drill)
- Proficiency with basic tools (hammer, snips, square, chalk-line)
- Tape measure accuracy to 1/16th of an inch
- Comfortable climbing ladders and working at 30+ ft elevations
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 5060 miles to job sites
- Own basic tools, steel-toed boots, and a cell phone for scheduling
Why Join
- Quarterly raises based on performance and attendance
- Clear path to advancement: lead carpenter, foreman, superintendent
- Year-round work with overtime opportunities
- Tight-knit crews of 4 with strong communication and teamwork
- Early start times during heat advisories and varied hours based on project needs
Ready to grow your skills and work on exciting builds? Apply now to join a team that values hard work, reliability, and long-term development.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $75000.00/yr.
Paid for Trade School Opportunity with the local ABC Program (Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa) Work Year Round Have been in business for 20+ years and just merged with another company in WDM Smaller but growing company. Looking for someone who wants a career as they are willing to invest the time and energy to take people to the next level
Very involved in the DSM Community. Partner with local charities such as Food Bank of Iowa, Autism Speaks, and Children and Families of Iowa. They want to support these groups so they can help improve and change lives locally.
Opportunities for weekly commissions and period bonuses. Paid Continuing Education Tool Allowance Health Insurance Retirement Plan Uniform Program Paid Holidays Bonus Holidays Paid PTO (personal time off)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines, IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.
- Location:
- Des Moines
- Job Type:
- FullTime