Skilled Construction Laborer

Job Opening: Construction Laborer

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Some Saturdays optional)

Hours: 40+ hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Construction Laborer to support the erection and finishing of pre-engineered metal buildings, including large warehouse structures. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and being part of a fast-paced construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Erect metal posts and studs to form building frameworks

• Attach sheet metal and insulation using power drills

• Assist with drywall installation for interior finishes

• Move materials and tools around the job site to support tradesmen

• Operate lifts and other equipment to aid construction tasks

• Perform heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs) and general labor duties

• Travel to job sites within 30 minutes of Cedar Rapids; team travel provided for distant locations

• Adapt to various tasks as needed to support project completion

Requirements

• Must wear steel-toe boots and jeans on site

• Comfortable with physically demanding work and outdoor conditions

• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally meet at the shop for team transport

• Ability to follow instructions and work well with a crew

Ready to join a team building large-scale structures across Eastern Iowa? Apply today to get started.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.