Job Information
Aerotek Construction Laborer in Des Moines, Iowa
Job Title: Foreman Job Description
This position involves working in the field to install a variety of agricultural fencing, including fence posts, wires, gates, steel fencing, composite fencing, and wood fencing.
Responsibilities
Assist the foreman in digging post holes and unloading tools and equipment.
Lift and install fence gates, pour concrete, and perform construction site clean-up.
Consistently engage in lifting, stretching, and loading equipment manually.
Work with various fence materials such as picket, privacy, split rail, cedar wood fences, chain link, ornamental steel, aluminum, vinyl, and farm/ranch.
Essential Skills
Experience in construction, installation, and fence building.
General labor skills, including lifting and using power tools.
Familiarity with concrete construction and landscaping.
Ability to operate a skid loader.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Entry-level carpentry skills.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy working in a family-owned and operated company with a strong reputation for quality. The team embraces a 'work hard, play hard' mentality, hosting crew BBQs and celebrating holidays together. Benefit from a supportive environment that offers early finishes on Fridays.
Work Environment
Projects vary from 50 to 600 feet of fencing, requiring work outdoors in various weather conditions. The team consists of three crew members and a working owner. The company provides specialized equipment to ease the workload, including augers, gas-powered post drivers, and skid loaders. Dress code includes jeans, T-shirt (no sleeveless), and construction boots, with logoed T-shirts and sweatshirts provided by the company. Work hours are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, with occasional work on Fridays. The team operates within a 60-mile radius of Cambridge, reporting to the shop each morning and traveling to job sites in a company vehicle. Personal protective equipment, including hard hats and safety glasses, is provided.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
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.