Insulation Installer

Installed Building Products; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company Life Insurance

401(K) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Scholarship opportunities

Employee Financial Assistance Program

Job summary

Apple Valley Insulation, part of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family, is hiring an insulation installer to professionally install fiberglass or rock wool batts in exterior walls and ceilings. The role involves working across multiple project sites with a focus on quality and safety, using hand tools and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include loading materials, erecting scaffolding, cutting batt insulation to size, and installing it in frames, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Able to work in tight spaces like attics and crawl spaces.
• Comfortable using standard hand tools and basic power tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders/scaffolding.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and log materials onto a truck.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders as needed.
• Cut insulation to size and install in frames, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces.
• Install insulation by stapling, gluing, wiring, nailing, or using equipment for loose-fill/foamed insulation.
• May drive a company vehicle and maintain tools/truck.
• Follow site safety rules and MSDS locations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Hand tools proficiency

Able to lift 50 lbs

Climb ladders/scaffolding

Bilingual (plus)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

As an insulation installer, you will be responsible for the professional installation of fiberglass or rock wool batts in exterior walls and ceilings. While your work environment will vary from project to project, you can rely on a consistent process that ensures high-quality results and safety standards are maintained throughout each installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and logging materials onto a truck
• Erect scaffolding or ladders to the height needed
• Cut the insulation materials to size and install them in frames, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces
• Installing insulation materials by stapling, gluing, wiring, nailing, or operating equipment that injects loose-fill or foamed insulation
• You may be required to drive a company vehicle. If so, follow all driving rules and DOT requirements at all times and maintain your tools/truck
• Observe job site safety rules and know the location of the MSDS packets in your vehicle

Role Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Installation experience is a plus
• Comfortable using standard hand tools
• Able to work in tight spaces, including attics and crawl spaces
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Able to climb ladders and scaffolding
• Able to bend, twist, and turn the body at the shoulders, waist, and knees
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Being Bilingual is a plus!

Schedule

Monday-Friday, Saturday

Pay

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour piece rate

This position requires a drug test and motor vehicle report to be completed, contingent upon employment.

Physical Demands

Includes lifting and carrying heavy materials (up to 50 lbs), bending, squatting, and climbing ladders. The role requires working in confined spaces, crawling, and reaching overhead. Manual dexterity is needed for using hand and power tools. An insulation installer must also be able to work in various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, while adhering to safety standards. Reasonable accommodations can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company Life Insurance
• Longevity Stock Program
• IBP Foundation
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Financial Assistance Program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 401(K) (Pre-Tax and Post-Tax) Roth 401(k) with company matching
• Supplemental Insurance (Short- and Long-Term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, supplemental life insurance)

Apple Valley Insulation

Apple Valley Insulation is a proud member of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies. We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, which has contributed to our high customer satisfaction ratings. This success is a direct result of our dedication to quality work and dependability. We are always looking for hard‑working individuals who share our mission of helping our customers and contributing to the continued success of Builders. Our people are our most valuable asset, and if you consider yourself a leader in this industry, we want to hear from you.

Explore your next career opportunity and join the Apple Valley Insulation team!

EEO Statement

IBP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.