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Work for a Construction Company You Can Be Proud Of. Work at Rognes Corp

Begin a fulfilling career where each day presents new challenges, opportunities for growth, and a chance to become a great leader. Join us in building a legacy of excellence across the Des Moines metropolitan area. Take the first step towards a rewarding career by exploring our current job openings and envisioning your future with Rognes Corp.

Why You Should Work at Rognes Corp

We do things a little differently at Rognes Corp. The owners of Rognes have been active in the field, with decades of production experience and an understanding of what it takes to work in the industry. We understand our workers’ needs, and work hard to exceed their expectations. As an employee at Rognes Corp, we provide a lot of potential for wage increases, more flexibility and advancement opportunities to grow, 100% dental and health insurance, and you can control your schedule.

Open Positions

Trenchless Laborer Position

Physical Requirements - Physical abilities required to perform job functions.

  1. The physical requirements of the job are rough and vigorous. The job requires the ability to move about a job site, which can be littered with new and old construction material and equipment.
  2. The Laborer is required to get into all areas of the project to complete work.
  3. Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
  4. Movements of walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending, lifting and flexing the arms, legs, wrists and fingers are required.
  5. The senses of sight, hearing and the full power of speech.

Working Environment - Typical job site conditions that may be encountered.

  1. Working and traveling by car and truck will be required in all types of weather ranging from freezing temperatures to hot and humid conditions and from full sun to rain, sleet, or snow.
  2. Job site conditions may range from very wet and muddy, to dry and dusty, to frozen ground.
  3. May require working in protected excavations up to 35 feet deep.
  4. Potentially hazardous conditions will exist on site-SAFETY IS OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES.

Working Environment - Typical job site conditions that may be encountered.

  1. Working and traveling by car and truck will be required in all types of weather ranging from freezing temperatures to hot and humid conditions and from full sun to rain, sleet, or snow.
  2. Job site conditions may range from very wet and muddy, to dry and dusty, to frozen ground.
  3. May require working in protected excavations up to 35 feet deep.
  4. Potentially hazardous conditions will exist on site-SAFETY IS OF THE HIGHEST PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES.

Position Specific Duties:

  1. Has the skills to use an arc welder and torch.
  2. Properly rigs pipe to be lowered into the trench.
  3. Gives hand signals to the hoe operator.
  4. Properly stages necessary materials, tools and equipment on the job site.
  5. Lays out work as directed by the Foreman.
  6. Responsible for reading blueprints and drawings.
  7. Works with a hoe operator to dig to correct depth.
  8. Sets up a laser to correct line and grade.
  9. Uses level to set pipe and manholes.
  10. Responsible for informing Foreman of materials needed so down time is kept to a minimum.
  11. Unloads and properly checks in deliveries as directed by the Foreman.
  12. Prepares tools, equipment, unused materials and supplies for return to the shop as requested by the Foreman.

Fabricator/Welder Position

Construction company looking for qualified applicants for Fabricator/Welder position. Previous experience preferred but not required. Applicant with a good attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability will excel in this position.

The following skills will be required:

  1. Tsafe operation of hand tools such as grinders, drills and cutoff saws
  2. knowledge of proper set up of wire feed welder or stick welder
  3. knowledge of proper use of acetenyl torch
  4. Understanding plans or drawings
  5. capable of repairing or fabricating damaged steel components

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience level: 1 year

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Weekly day range: Weekends as needed

Work setting:

  • Construction site
  • Outdoor work

Experience: Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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