Bridge Construction Laborer
United Contractors · Des Moines, Iowa · Posted Jul 5, 2026
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Job Posting
Job Type: Full-time
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
Minimum Education Required: High School/GED
Salary Range: $25/hr
Locations: Des Moines, IA; Nevada, IA; Elkhart, IA; Brock, NE; Norfolk, NE; Pierre, SD
Company Info
United Contractors, Inc. is an Iowa-based highway construction company with over 50 years of experience in the industry. Our primary focus is bridge construction, barrier rail, retaining walls, demolition, and materials recycling. Our subsidiary company is involved in concrete sawing, core drilling, and joint sealing (All Concrete Cutting Co.).
Job Description
We are currently expanding our business, and seek hardworking and dependable bridge construction laborers to join our company on multiple projects in Des Moines, IA area. Successful applicants should have a valid driver's license and be able to use hand tools, effectively work at heights, shovel materials and tie reinforcing steel, drive nails, lift up to 50 pounds regularly, follow safety rules, and work with a positive attitude. Applicants must be willing to travel, as the job requires.
Benefits
Comprehensive insurance includes dental, short-term disability, health, life, prescription, and vision. EMPLOYEE COVERAGE IS FREE after 2 months of service, and families may be added at a low premium. Other benefits include employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401k, year-end bonuses, training expenses and on-the job training, vacation, per diem, military and funeral leave, among other benefits.
Career Path
Typical hires include laborers, carpenters, crane operators, truck drivers, mechanics, project managers, estimators, and field superintendents. We strongly encourage promotion from within our ranks, and are therefore keen on providing you the tools for your own personal and professional growth.
Skills:
Bridge Building, Concrete, Core Drilling, Crane, Driver's License, Hand Tools, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multitasking, Project/Program Management, Railroad Construction, Recycling, Roadway Construction, Safety/Work Safety, Sawing, Truck Driver, Willing to Travel
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United Contractors