Construction Laborer - Commercial Playground Installer

CONSTRUCTION LABORER - COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND INSTALLER

Monday-Friday Travel Required

Valid License & Clean Driving Record Required; CDL Preferred

Want to put your construction skills to use in a unique way? American Playground and Recreation of South Dakota is looking for hardworking, dependable, and self-motivated commercial playground construction and installation professionals to join our Tea, SD team. From design to installation, our in-house team ensures every playground, park, sporting and outdoor recreational area is perfect from start to finish. Each of our projects enhances its local community by providing access to the best play structures and recreation facilities available.

This full-time, year-round position is based out of Tea, SD and currently requires Monday-Friday team travel most weeks to complete installation projects throughout the Midwest. The travel schedule varies and can include 10+ hour days Monday-Friday, but no weekends! Per diems and hotels are provided on travel days. Valid license and clean driving record are basic requirements for this position. Those with numerous and/or severe traffic violations need not apply. Construction experience and CDL preferred, but on-the-job, top-quality playground installation training is available.

Help us restore active play areas in the region and bring joy to communities across the Heartland. Visit theamericanplayground.com to see the kind of amazing projects you could be a part of!

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy lifting and manual labor tasks on playground construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Use hand and power tools safely and proficiently.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure projects are completed correctly and on-time.
• Interact with team, stakeholders, and community members with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to safety regulations and guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Valid license and clean driving record required; CDL preferred.
• Desire to travel with team most weeks.
• Previous construction experience preferred; may consider work history demonstrating related or transferable skills.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift 80-100 pounds and work a full shift in all weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.

Compensation & Benefits

• $29 per hour starting wage
• Lodging and travel per diem
• No weekends
• Paid time off + holidays
• Heath, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care FSA plans
• Optional disability and life insurance plans
• 401k with company match
• Tools provided
• Year-round work

American Playground and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.