Field Trades Assistant: Carpentry, Rigging & Fabrication

Loenbro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an initiative-taker for diverse manual labor tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical work. Responsibilities include operating power tools safely, supporting pipe fabrication, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma, experience with heavy machinery, and the ability to work from heights. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Assist with layout, installation, and assembly of mechanical and structural components.
• Perform rigging and signalman duties for lifts under supervision.
• Operate power tools, grinders, drills, impact guns, saws, and torches safely.
• Support pipe fabrication, alignment, and bolt-up activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site housekeeping, barricades, and safety setups in work areas.
• Assist with erection of platforms, scaffold, and supports as needed.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment to supervision immediately.

Skills

Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds

Experience with operating heavy machinery

Skilled in math including adding and subtracting fractions

Comfortable climbing and working at elevations above 25 ft

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

A leading construction company in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an initiative-taker for diverse manual labor tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical work. Responsibilities include operating power tools safely, supporting pipe fabrication, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma, experience with heavy machinery, and the ability to work from heights. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.