Laborer

Mcaninch Corp.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wages: $25.43–$35.63/hr

Hiring bonus $500

ESOP

Paid training

Full benefits

Job summary

McAninch offers entry-level construction laborer positions across Iowa and Nebraska, with no experience required and paid training. You’ll perform on-site, hands-on tasks from day one, learning pipe laying under experienced crew members.

Starting wages are $25.43–$35.63 per hour with a $500 hiring bonus, 100% paid health/dental/vision after hours, ESOP, and overtime after 40 hours per week. Opportunity for advancement and employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Punctual and ready to work on site.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable outdoors in all conditions.
• Committed to safety for self and crew.

Responsibilities

• Cut pipe to length and shovel dirt.
• Attach rigging to pipes and maintain a clean work site.
• Operate basic tools under supervision.
• Learn on-site duties from experienced crew.
• Work as part of a team on large projects.

Skills

Punctuality

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina

Team player

Tools

Gas-powered saws

Sledgehammers

Pumps

Pipe lasers

Job description

McAninch offers career opportunities for individuals with all levels of experience. Whether you've been in the industry for years or have no experience, our construction laborer jobs give you the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects. As a Top Iowa Workplace, we support site development and underground utility installation for commercial, industrial, and data center projects across Iowa and eastern Nebraska. If you're a hard worker ready to be a hands-on member of our team,

Construction Laborer Job Responsibilities, No Experience Required

Laborers at McAninch do hands-on, physical work on active job sites, ranging from residential and commercial developments to public infrastructure like highways.

Ideal candidates for our entry-level construction laborer jobs are eager to learn and ready to work as part of a team supporting excavation and underground utility work. Here’s what makes a great fit for our team:

• Shows up on time ready to work
• Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• Prioritizes safety for themselves and others
• Able to perform physical requirements such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, kneeling, balancing, climbing ladders in and out of trenches, and working on your feet for up to 12 hours a day

From your first day at McAninch, you'll begin building the skills you need to succeed. After completing safety training, you'll work on site with experienced crew members to learn the different duties of a laborer.

Our construction jobs include paid training, giving you hands-on experience with pipe laying alongside experienced crew members. You'll also work with tools such as gas-powered saws, sledgehammers, pumps, and pipe lasers.

A Day In The Life Of Construction Laborers & Pipe Layers At McAninch

As a laborer, no two days at McAninch are the same, but each one offers the satisfaction of contributing to a project through hands-on work from start to finish. Daily responsibilities include cutting pipe to length, shoveling dirt and rock, attaching rigging to pipes, and maintaining a clean and safe job site. Our laborer and pipe layer construction jobs in Des Moines and Omaha are typically completed within 1-4 months, with crews staying on a project through completion.

Start every day on the job site

Stay active with hands-on work

Work as a team to get the job done

Be a part of large-scale projects

Competitive Benefits For Growth-Oriented Construction Jobs In Des Moines & Omaha

Nearly 1/3 of McAninch employees have been with the company for more than a decade. As an employee-owned company and union employer, we support our team both on and off the job. We've built a team-oriented culture that rewards hard work, and we're excited to develop the next generation of employees at McAninch. Along with paid training, our construction jobs in Des Moines and Omaha offer competitive compensation and strong benefits, including:

• Starting wages ranging from $25.43 per hour up to $35.63 per hour, no experience necessary
• $500 hiring bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)
• 100% benefits paid including health, dental, and vision after meeting minimum hour requirement
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Paid overtime after 40 hours per week

Apply For Entry-Level Construction Laborer Jobs At McAninch In Iowa & Nebraska

Whether you're just getting started or bringing years of experience, McAninch offers opportunities to grow your career. From entry-level construction laborer jobs with no experience required to more advanced positions, we're here to support your long-term growth.

Why McAninch?

• Starting wages with no experience necessary $22-$30 per hour
• $500 Hiring Bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)
• Paid Training
• 100% benefits paid including; health, dental, vision, and pension
• Gain experience with the latest technology and tools
• Opportunities for advancement - promote from within the company

McAninch Corporation participates in pre-employment drug screening and fit for duty exams.