Construction Laborer
Aerotek
**Job Title: Construction Laborer**
**Job Description**
As a Construction Laborer, you will be responsible for installing insulation materials on mechanical systems to control temperature and prevent energy loss. You will prepare surfaces, measure and cut materials, and ensure safety compliance while supporting experienced insulators.
**Responsibilities**
+ Apply insulation materials to pipes, ducts, and other mechanical systems.
+ Clean and prepare surfaces before applying insulation.
+ Measure and cut insulation materials to fit specific dimensions and shapes.
+ Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
+ Assist experienced insulators with material handling, tool maintenance, and site cleanup.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in construction, labor, or related fields.
+ Knowledge of insulation installation and mechanical systems.
+ Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools.
+ Ability to handle materials and perform physical tasks.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Valid driver's license.
+ Ability to work from heights, up to 30 ft.
+ 1+ years of experience in construction, warehouse, or manufacturing industries.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy full benefits, including health and dental coverage, and participate in profit sharing quarterly. Benefit from an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you. Experience flexible work hours and PTO, holiday pay, and centralized work in the Ames/Des Moines Metro area. Explore growth opportunities, such as supervisor roles, which offer more shares in ESOP.
**Work Environment**
Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM, with some variation. Commercial and industrial projects.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Davenport,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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