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Seasonal Midwest Wrecking Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Laborer - Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Founded in 1932, Messer's footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest ... Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork * General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall ...

Laborer - Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Founded in 1932, Messer's footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest ... Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork * General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall ...

Laborer - Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Founded in 1932, Messer's footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest ... Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork * General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal midwest wrecking in the United States is $15.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Midwest Wrecking job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,987 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Laborer - Knoxville, TN

Messer Construction Co.

Knoxville, TN

$17 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform general and final cleanup of construction sites.

  • Assist with the placement, tying, and finishing of concrete, including raking, screeding, and broom finishing.

  • Use demolition tools and perform tasks such as stripping formwork, manual moving of materials, and assisting with excavation and backfill activities.


Messer Construction rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. 

What You Will Do: 

  • General and final cleanup  
  • Distribution / cleanup of power hand-tools / extension cords / generators 
  • Dewatering activities / set-up water pumps and hoses  
  • Manual moving of formwork, lumber, resteel and material / accessories 
  • Hand excavation and backfill 
  • Hand grade sub-base 
  • Place vapor barrier / board insulation 
  • Place and tie resteel 
  • Placing concrete from a truck, pump, bucket, buggy, conveyor, etc. 
  • Rake concrete / screed concrete / edge concrete / broom finish concrete 
  • Vibrate concrete  
  • Place concrete blankets 
  • Strip/ wreck, clean and oiling of formwork 
  • General / selective demolition of masonry, drywall, plaster, partitions of all types, ceilings of all types, finishes of all types 
  • Use of demolition tools: jack hammer, air tools, sledge hammer, etc. 
  • Use of cutoff saw 
  • Use a cutting torch 
  • Other tasks as directed by supervisor 

What You Will Bring: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial construction  
  • Candidates must have reliable transportation 
  • Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius  
  • Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions 

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together. 

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. 

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position. 

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.  


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