Construction Worker

Story Construction is a 100% Employee Owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. By working at Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Visit our website.

We focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities we work. Learn more about our culture.

If you don’t feel qualified for this role, apply anyway to start the conversation. We’re always looking for eager individuals to contribute to the success of Story Construction.

Position Summary:

Successful Construction Workers for Story Construction are team players who take responsibility and pride in the quality of their work. As a Construction Worker, you are responsible for participating in a variety of building and construction projects using a wide variety of construction equipment, tools, and processes. You must work in a manner that helps to create a safe and productive job site. 

Summary of Duties:

• Preparing the construction site each day by preparing materials, tools, and equipment
• Perform building and construction work which includes, but is not limited to concrete walls, foundations, and slabs; structural steel and metal erection; interior and exterior process pipe installation; and general carpentry and finishes
• With proper training, operate a variety of hand and power tools, forklifts, skid loaders, and other tools and equipment as directed
• Load and unload construction supplies and equipment
• Shovel materials to and from the job site such as dirt, asphalt, etc.
• Site cleanup duties
• Conduct job site safety walk-through
• Follows all health and safety regulations when performing work and as otherwise instructed
• Train others on experienced tasks and learn tasks as needed or instructed
• Ensure that equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly, and assist with inventory management
• Actively participate in work planning and KATA (continuous improvement process)
• Follow all company work and safety policies and procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Means of getting to and from job sites
  
• Ability to travel out of town, and over-night as needed
• Minimum Tool Requirement: Toolbelt, 16oz or larger hammer, crescent adjustable wrench, screwdriver (6-1 type), tape measure, speed square, retractable utility knife, chalk box, lineman or rebar pliers

Behavioral and Physical Requirements:

The Construction Worker will work in conditions of repetitive movement, bending and twisting, climbing, and using hands to lift, push, pull, carry, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The Construction Worker lifts heavy objects (50+ pounds), walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Must be able to read and follow instructions.  Must be able to work harmoniously with others.  

Benefits For Construction Workers Include: 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance, AD&D,  and Long-term Disability
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Benefits Plans
• 401(k)

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and participates in E-Verify.