General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Fence Laborer Job Description

As a Fence Laborer, you will be working in the field installing various types of agricultural fencing, which includes fence posts, wires, gates, steel fencing, composite fencing, and wood fencing. Your role involves assisting the foreman with tasks such as digging post holes, unloading tools and equipment, lifting fence gates, pouring concrete, and ensuring the construction site is clean.

• Assist the foreman with fence installation tasks.
• Dig post holes and unload tools and equipment.
• Lift and install fence gates and pour concrete.
• Clean up the construction site.
• Continually lift, stretch, and load equipment.

• 1+ years of construction experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Experience in fence installation, concrete construction, landscaping, skid loader operation, and farming.

• Entry-level carpentry skills are a plus.
• Previous experience with fence installation is a plus.

This is a family-owned business with a strong reputation for quality and a 'work hard, play hard' mentality. You will enjoy crew BBQs, team gatherings, and an effort to finish early on Fridays. The company values its employees and invests in specialty equipment to reduce labor.

Projects range from installing 50 to 600 feet of fence, requiring work outdoors in various weather conditions. You will be part of a small team, working alongside three crew members and the owner. The company provides specialty equipment like augers, gas-powered post drivers, and skid loaders to ease the workload. Dress code includes jeans, a T-shirt (no sleeveless), and construction boots, with company-provided logoed T-shirt and sweatshirt. Typical hours are 7 am - 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, with rare Friday work. The work is seasonal, ending when the ground freezes, usually around Christmas. Majority of projects are within a 60-mile radius of Cambridge, and you'll report to the shop each morning to travel to job sites in a company vehicle. PPE including a hard hat and safety glasses are provided.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.

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.