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Construction Craftsperson


Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 20
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Why you should join our team:
Do you want to be an employee-owner Woodruff Construction is a 100% employee-owned and family-focused commercial construction general contractor with over 70 years of experience. Woodruff provides a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best and we are continually searching for goal-driven candidates to join our team. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities.

We serve the regions of Ames Fort Dodge Iowa City Waterloo and Spencer and are driven by our strong Core Values:

  • FAMILYcomes first
  • SERVICEto others
  • PURPOSEin everything we do
  • DEPENDABILITYto do whats right
  • ENJOYMENTof our work

The Woodruff Difference:
We offer a variety of unique perks for our employee-owners:

  • No experience necessary WE will train YOU!
  • New hire tool kit provided including 5 hi-vis shirts
  • Work/Life balance
    • Main working hours of 7:00-3:30 Monday-Friday
    • Most jobsites stay within a 70-mile radius of your region
  • $500 stay-on bonus after 60 days
  • Career-advancement programs
  • Starting base pay $20/hr increases with experience
  • Company-sponsored outings and events

How will you Build Your Future With Us
Woodruff is seeking applicants who are reliable hard-working team players to immediately fill open construction labor positions in
Ames IA. Woodruff has an in-house training program for candidates who show the desire to learn and develop new skills. This position will perform a variety of duties such as:

  • Demolition work
  • Earthwork and excavations
  • Place and finish concrete
  • Prepare layouts
  • Erect framework for structures
  • Install ceilings and walls
  • Weld
  • Signal operators
  • Additional construction-related tasks as assigned

Benefits:
At Woodruff we attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. Woodruff values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
  • Work/Life balance paid time off holidays volunteer time off parental leave and bereavement
  • 100% Employee Owned you can become an employee-owner after only one year of service!
  • Competitive benefits including medical dental and vision flexible spending account and disability
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
  • Personalized career path
  • Employee assistance program

Job Type: Full-time

**An Equal Opportunity Employer Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: x224
Email:

Woodruff Construction participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I--9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify please view the poster here.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans.

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