Construction Craftsperson

Woodruff Construction, Inc.; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No experience necessary

Tool kit provided

Work/Life balance

7:00–3:30 schedule

70-mile regional worksites

Career advancement programs

Company events

Job summary

Woodruff Construction, Inc. in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring construction laborers. This 100% employee-owned, family-focused contractor trains newcomers and offers a clear path to skilled trades.

Main hours 7:00–3:30, Monday–Friday; many jobsites within a 70-mile region. We seek reliable, hard-working team players to perform earthwork, concrete placement, framing, ceilings, welding, and related tasks. Start pay is $20 per hour with increases based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be reliable and a hard-working team player.
• Fort Dodge, IA location; able to work 7:00–3:30, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Earthwork and excavations.
• Place and finish concrete.
• Erect framework for structures.
• Install ceilings and walls.
• Weld.
• Signal operators.
• Additional construction-related tasks, as assigned.

Job description

Why you should join our team:

Do you want to be an employee-owner? Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 70 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for goal-driven candidates to join our team. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities.

We serve the regions of Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Waterloo and Spencer, and are driven by our strong Core Values:

• FAMILY comes first
• SERVICE to others
• PURPOSE in everything we do
• DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
• ENJOYMENT of our work

The Woodruff Difference:

We offer a variety of unique perks for our employee-owners:

• No experience necessary, WE will train YOU!
• New hire tool kit provided, including 5 hi-vis shirts
• Work/Life balance
• Main working hours of 7:00-3:30 Monday-Friday
• Most jobsites stay within a 70-mile radius of your region
• Career-advancement programs
• Starting base pay $20/hr, increases with experience
• Company-sponsored outings and events

How will you Build Your Future With Us?

Woodruff is seeking applicants who are reliable, hard-working team players to immediately fill open construction labor positions in Fort Dodge , IA. Woodruff has an in-house training program for candidates who show the desire to learn and develop new skills. This position will perform a variety of duties such as:

• Earthwork and excavations
• Place and finish concrete
• Erect framework for structures
• Install ceilings and walls
• Weld
• Signal operators
• Additional construction-related tasks, as assigned

Benefits:

At Woodruff, we attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. Woodruff values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
• Work/Life balance - paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% Employee Owned, you can become an employee-owner after only one year of service!
• Competitive benefits - including medical, dental and vision, flexible spending account, and disability
• Company-paid life insuranceTuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Personalized career path
• Employee assistance program

Job Type: Full-time

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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