Job Description
A demolition worker safely tears down, dismantles, or strips old buildings and structures using heavy machinery and specialized tools
Key Responsibilities:
Tear down structures: Dismantle buildings, walls, and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
Site preparation: Set up safety barriers, fences, and warning signs around the work zone.
Hazardous material checks: Identify dangerous substances like asbestos or lead paint before work begins.
Debris cleanup: Clear, sort, and haul away rubble, loading waste materials into trucks or containers.
Requirements and Skills:
Physical strength: Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, and work in harsh weather
.Tool proficiency: Know how to safely operate sledgehammers, jackhammers, torch cutters, and heavy machinery.
Safety training: Often require an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification to follow standard safety rules.
Experience: Usually need a high school diploma or equivalent, plus basic construction or demolition experience.
Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:
HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected].