Pre-Engineered Steel Building Laborer

The-Koetter-Group; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

The-Koetter-Group is seeking a Pre-Engineered Steel Building Laborer to support site construction, assembly, and installation of PEMB systems. This role involves hands-on labor, following supervisor instructions, and maintaining a safe, organized work site.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, basic tool knowledge, and the ability to lift heavy materials. Previous PEMB or steel-erection experience is preferred but not required, and reliable transportation is essential for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Construction or steel erection experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of construction tools.
• Reliable transportation to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with erection of pre-engineered steel buildings, including frames, columns, beams, girts, and purlins.
• Load, unload, and move steel materials, panels, and construction supplies.
• Assist in installing metal wall panels, roof panels, insulation, trim, and fasteners.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and basic power tools.
• Work safely at heights using ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and fall-protection systems.
• Follow blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Assist with site preparation and cleanup.
• Perform additional labor tasks as needed.

Skills

Read basic blueprints

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders/Scaffolding

Job description

Job Description: Pre-Engineered Steel Building Laborer

Job Summary

The Pre-Engineered Steel Building Laborer supports the construction, assembly, and installation of pre-engineered metal building systems at job sites. This role involves hands-on labor assisting skilled tradespeople, handling materials, operating tools, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the erection of pre-engineered steel buildings, including frames, columns, beams, girts, and purlins
• Load, unload, and move steel materials, panels, and construction supplies
• Assist in installing metal wall panels, roof panels, insulation, trim, and fasteners
• Operate and maintain hand tools and basic power tools
• Work safely at heights using ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and fall-protection systems
• Follow blueprints and instructions from supervisors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Follow all company and OSHA safety requirements
• Assist with site preparation and cleanup
• Perform additional labor tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Construction or steel erection experience preferred but not required
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of construction tools
• Reliable transportation to job sites

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds regularly
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical labor for extended periods

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Lift or forklift operation experience a plus
• Ability to read basic blueprints

Outdoor construction sites with exposure to noise, dust, weather conditions, and heavy equipment. Travel may be required depending on project locations.

Competitive pay based on experience; overtime opportunities;

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• opportunities for advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.