Insulation Installer

Installed Building Products; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Longevity Stock Program

IBP Foundation

Scholarship opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Financial Assistance Program

Opportunities for growth and advanced

Job summary

Big Rock Insulation, part of the Installed Building Products family, seeks an insulation installer to assemble and install blown-in and batt insulation in exterior walls and ceilings. The role involves physical work, tool use, and occasional driving, with an emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The position supports a Monday–Thursday 10-hour shift schedule with overtime possible on Fridays and some Saturdays. Compensation ranges with experience, from entry to skilled levels, aligned to market norms.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Installation experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using standard hand tools.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and log materials onto a truck.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders as needed.
• Cut insulation materials to size and install them in frames, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces.
• Install insulation using stapling, gluing, wiring, nailing, or equipment.
• May drive a company vehicle and follow DOT rules.
• Follow job site safety rules and know MSDS locations.

Skills

Driver's license

Hand tools

Physical strength

Bilingual (plus)

Tools

Scaffolding

Job description

As an insulation installer, you will focus on installing insulation (Blow-in and Batt) for exterior walls and ceilings. Your day-to-day "office" won't always look the same! However, you can count on the process to provide some consistency.

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
• 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 crawlspaces
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• 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 through Thursday, 10-hour shifts. Overtime possible on Fridays and occasional Saturdays.

Compensation

$18.00-$26.00 an hour, depending on experience

Physical Demands

As an insulation installer, you will face physical demands such as lifting heavy materials, bending and stooping in tight spaces, and climbing ladders or scaffolding for high work. You must stretch and reach overhead, handle tools with dexterity, and endure long hours of repetitive movements. The work is often performed in challenging environments, such as extreme temperatures or dusty areas. Installers also need balance and stability in confined or unstable spaces and may experience strain from pushing and pulling heavy loads or performing repetitive tasks. Strength, endurance, and flexibility are required to prevent injury. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid 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)

Big Rock 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 become a part of Big Rock Insulation!

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.