Job Description
Job Description
Hiring Concrete Finishers / Laborers
*Location: Des Moines, Iowa
*Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm
*Job Overview: Looking to find experienced commercial concrete finishers & laborers to assist with various commercial projects, including parking lots, parking garages, foundations, and walls. Responsibilities will include moving materials, laying concrete blankets, shoveling concrete, and finishing and forming curbs. The role requires following behind a paver and using a shovel and or broom to move and smooth concrete.
*Responsibilities
- Move materials, lay concrete blankets, and shovel concrete.
- Finish and form curbs for commercial projects.
- Follow behind a paver and use a shovel and/or a broom to move and smooth concrete.
- Push, pull, and drag equipment with a team member in concrete for 8+ hour days.
*Essential Skills
- 1+ year outdoor labor experience in construction, roofing, landscaping, or similar fields.
- 1+ year experience pouring foundation walls, parking garages, commercial sidewalks, or parking lots.
- Ability to take directions, listen, and execute tasks as instructed.
- Ability to lift 80+ lbs and work 60+ hours a week, including Saturdays.
*Qualifications
- Commercial concrete experience is required.
- Paving experience, pouring, and forming curbs are preferred.
- Ability to build a curb is a plus.
*Why Work Here? Enjoy tons of opportunities for overtime when the weather is favorable and an opportunity to transition to a full-time role long-term with the company. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment with the chance to work on diverse commercial concrete projects around the Des Moines area.
*Work Environment: You will work in a construction environment as part of a Mainline crew of 15 people or a Handwork crew of 10 people. The role involves outside construction work with concrete, which can be dirty. Typical start times are at 6:30 am or 7 am, with workdays lasting 10-12 hours, weather permitting. Flexibility is crucial, as employment may be affected by inclement weather, requiring patience during rain delays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.