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Construction Craftsperson

Woodruff Construction
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026


    

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 65 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:

  • FAMILY Comes First
  • SERVICE to Others
  • PURPOSE in everything we do
  • DEPENDABILITY to do what's right
  • ENJOYMENT of 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
  • Main working hours of 7:00-3:30 Monday-Friday
  • Most jobsites stay within a 60-mile radius in your region
  • $1,000 stay-on bonus after 30 days
  • Career-advancement programs
  • Starting base pay $18/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 Waterloo
, 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

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone:  515-232-4535 x224
Email: sarao@woodruffcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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