Role overview

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of hands-on construction or related labor experience required
Ability to read and follow instructions and work effectively with a team
Dependable, safety-focused, and physically capable of meeting job expectations
OSHA-10 (required before hire)

Responsibilities

Perform general construction labor on active job sites throughout the U.S.
Assist with grading, reinforcing steel, structural work, concrete/shotcrete, plumbing, carpentry, and light equipment operation
Use basic hand tools and power tools safely
Clean and maintain work areas; identify job site hazards

Key facts

Remote from: Wisconsin (USA)
Full time
Junior (1-2 years)
English

Hard skills

Construction Safety Standards Blueprint Reading Equipment Design Forklift Truck Welding Engineering Reinforced Concrete Fiberglass

Other skills

Teamwork
Reliability
Physical Strength

About the company

COST, Inc.

Since 1957, COST has been an industry leader in theme and specialty construction. COST is a one stop source for unique, highly specialized fabrication and construction services. Our areas of expertise include exhibit fabrication, theme facades, faux finishes, water features, aquariums, and sculptural elements. We utilize numerous materials and methodologies to allow our clients to evaluate and select a specific approach from economical, structural, and aesthetic perspectives. The projects we create are recognized by the numerous AZA, ASLA and TEA awards we have won. This award-winning work is on display at several highly respected facilities such as the Bronx Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Disney, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History and thousands more. Our talented staff of artisans, skilled construction personnel, and devoted project managers work closely with architects, designers, owners, and other contractors to ensure only the finest thematic fabrication and construction is delivered to each and every project we develop.

Company details

Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Do you enjoy physical work and traveling?

COST of Wisconsin Inc. is seeking traveling construction laborers to work on large‑scale team projects at theme parks, museums, aquariums, zoos, and other cool destinations across the U.S. (Locations will vary and depend on business need.)

Job Duties

Perform general construction labor on active job sites throughout the U.S.
Assist with grading, reinforcing steel, structural work, concrete/shotcrete, plumbing, carpentry, and light equipment operation
Use basic hand tools and power tools safely
Clean and maintain work areas; identify job site hazards
Follow all safety requirements, company policies, and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of hands-on construction or related labor experience required
Ability to read and follow instructions and work effectively with a team
Dependable, safety‑focused, and physically capable of meeting job expectations
OSHA‑10 (required before hire)

Preferred

Blueprint reading experience
Forklift or light equipment operation
Welding, concrete, or fiberglass experience

Physical & Work Requirements

Work outdoors in varying conditions throughout the U.S.
Stand for extended periods; frequent bending, lifting, dragging, climbing, pushing, pulling, and carrying
Lift up to 90 lbs.; push up to 100 lbs. on a cart
Exposure to noise, fumes, moving equipment, and typical construction environments

First shift, full time, with flexibility based on project demands; overtime possible
7-3:30 M-F or 7-5:30 M-Th

We Offer

Work and travel nationwide
Company‑paid lodging when traveling; some other travel expenses are covered
Rich benefit package including wide variety of insurance plans, 401(k), discretionary bonus, and more!
Gain hands‑on experience across multiple construction disciplines
Team‑oriented, safety‑focused work environment

Apply today if you have at least a year of construction experience and are willing to work in Wisconsin or throughout the country as needed.

CompensationDepends on experience