Demolition Worker

Snelling; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling is seeking a demolition worker to safely tear down and dismantle old buildings using heavy machinery and specialized tools. The role includes site preparation, hazardous material checks, and debris cleanup in active work zones.

The ideal candidate demonstrates physical strength, tool proficiency, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in harsh weather.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools such as sledgehammers and jackhammers.

Responsibilities

• Tear down structures: Dismantle buildings, walls, and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
• Site preparation: Set up safety barriers, fences, and warning signs around the work zone.
• Hazardous material checks: Identify dangerous substances like asbestos or lead paint before work begins.
• Debris cleanup: Clear, sort, and haul away rubble, loading waste materials into trucks or containers.

Skills

Physical strength

Tool proficiency

Tools

Sledgehammers

Jackhammers

Job description

A demolition worker safely tears down, dismantles, or strips old buildings and structures using heavy machinery and specialized tools

Key Responsibilities:

• Tear down structures: Dismantle buildings, walls, and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
• Site preparation: Set up safety barriers, fences, and warning signs around the work zone.
• Hazardous material checks: Identify dangerous substances like asbestos or lead paint before work begins.
• Debris cleanup: Clear, sort, and haul away rubble, loading waste materials into trucks or containers.

Requirements and Skills:

• Physical strength: Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in harsh weather.
• Tool proficiency: Know how to safely operate sledgehammers, jackhammers, …