At Blue Cow Moving & Storage, we’re not just moving boxes - we’re moving lives. That means building a team of dependable, down-to-earth people who care deeply about showing up for each other and doing the job right. Every single day.
As a Crew Leader, you’ll be trusted to take the lead on-site - guiding your team, solving challenges, and delivering an excellent customer experience. You’ll represent the best of who we are and help make moving day a little less stressful (and a lot more successful) for families and businesses across Iowa.
This isn’t your average job - and that’s a good thing. If you take pride in working hard, thinking on your feet, and making people smile, we’d love to meet you.
Crew Leaders at Blue Cow regularly earn $30-$40 per hour, including tips and bonuses. Here’s how it breaks down:
At Blue Cow, we only hire people we’d trust to move our own families.
That means you:
Whether you’re leading a 2-person crew or stepping in with a 5-man team, your leadership sets the tone for the entire job. We’re looking for someone who motivates others, takes initiative, and always looks for ways to improve.
Here’s what a typical day might look like as a Crew Leader:
Start the day with a quick check-in, team update, and a little motivation. Celebrate wins and set goals.
Hop into one of our clean, well-maintained trucks and head to the customer’s location. You’ll be responsible for reviewing the job scope and assigning roles.
Coordinate your team while working side-by-side to safely move furniture, boxes, and specialty items. Think strategically, delegate well, and handle surprises with confidence.
Every move is a chance to make someone’s day. You’ll communicate clearly, show respect for their belongings, and wrap up the job with professionalism and pride.
Return to HQ, recap the day, and prep for tomorrow. If you did great work - and you probably did - expect a 5-star review, tips, and high-fives from your crew.
You’ll get hands-on experience with tools, dollies, pads, wraps, and lift techniques - and we’ll train you on how to move smarter, not harder.
We’re not just looking for muscle. We’re looking for heart, grit, and leadership.
Here’s what we expect from our Crew Leaders:
This is an on-site, full-time role based in Ankeny, Iowa, with jobs taking place across the Des Moines metro - including:
Urbandale
West Des Moines
Waukee
Johnston
Altoona
Clive
And surrounding areas
You’ll get to know the city inside and out - and be a welcome sight to customers across central Iowa.
To be considered, you must:
We care more about who you are than what your résumé says. Many of our best team members came from jobs in construction, delivery, landscaping, security, or retail.
If you’re reliable, ready to learn, and take pride in doing hard things well - we’ll teach you the rest.
Here’s how it works:
There’s no pressure and no fluff. Just a real opportunity to join a team that works hard, gets better, and has each other’s backs.
We’re building something great here - and we’re looking for leaders who want more than just a paycheck. If you’re ready to show what you’re made of and help others do the same, hit that apply button.
Honest. Hardworking. Human.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week
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Work Location: In person
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IA , United States Ankeny, IA, United States
IA , United States Ankeny, IA, United States