Water Well Construction Laborer
Job in
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Granite Construction
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker -
Construction
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
General Summary This positions assists a Driller in conducting water well drilling operations and performing routine mechanical tasks at drill sites. The position is outside and travels.
Essential Job Accountabilities Ensure adherence to all safety and quality procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
Lift and move drill pipe and materials weighing up to 50 lbs., and assist with lifting components up to 100 lbs. to support operational needs
Collaborate with the drilling crew and work independently to accomplish tasks and achieve project goals
Operate and maintain service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, and other drilling site equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation, including lubrication and cleaning
Transport drilling rigs and equipment between sites and set up job sites to facilitate smooth logistics and operations
Complete daily paperwork accurately to maintain time and material records and ensure proper documentation
Collect and accurately label drill cutting or water samples for analysis to ensure precise and reliable data collection
Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall team objectives and project success
Education
High school diploma or GEDWork Experience Construction site experience or similar outdoor industry experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be able to travel and be away from home for up to 2 weeks at a time
Must have clean driving record and a valid driver’s licenseCDL license – Class A or B, is a plus but not required
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills
Able to work in small teams successfully
Mechanical aptitude a plus
Must be dependable
Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs occasionally
Must be able to stand on feet for 10–12-hour shifts
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and the crew you are working with Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily
About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please .Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a…
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