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Laborer


McAninch Corporation works primarily in or around the Des Moines metro area. There may be times when a laborer will be assigned to jobs across the state or neighboring states. As a laborer for McAninch you can play a key role in the successful completion of projects, such as:

  • Highways
  • Bridges
  • Tunnels
  • Residential & Commercial developments
  • Commercial sanitary sewer
  • Storm sewer
  • Watermain

Laborers at McAninch perform a variety of important duties that require strength, dexterity, and alertness. All laborers must do a considerable amount of the following, but are not limited to:

  • Installing & maneuvering concrete pipe
  • Vibrating concrete
  • Shoveling rock, dirt or sand
  • Lifting / carrying up to 75 lbs.
  • Removing demolished materials
  • Kneeling
  • Balancing
  • Cleaning tracks of heavy equipment
  • Climbing in and out of excavations either using earthen steps or a ladder. Excavations could be 20 feet deep or greater.

Other duties consist of working with various tools, including power tools run by gasoline, electricity, and compressed air such as:

  • 35 lb gasoline powered saws
  • 10 lb sledgehammers
  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Lasers
  • Vibrators

Laborers are on their feet most of the day spending nearly 100% of their time outdoors in various weather conditions. Due to the varied conditions laborers must know the hazards and safety requirements of each job.

 

Paid Training For Entry-Level Construction Laborer Jobs

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

 

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.