The Leary Construction Company

About Us

Leary Construction Company is a third generation family-owned business founded by Charles J. (C.J.) LearyCharles J. (C.J.) Leary  more than 75 years ago in 1939 after he graduated from Butler University. The company became incorporated in 1946.

Diligence and professionalism in maintaining and painting elevated water towers and ground storage tanks has been passed down from father to son for three generations.Three Generations

C.J.’s son, Charles D. (Dan) Leary, effectively ran the company for 30 years. Now and over the past 15 years, Charles A. LearyCharles A Leary has been successfully managing the company with the same mission his grandfather developed.

Our Mission

Leary Construction Company’s mission is to offer the best possible custom programs for care of your water tower in all matters pertaining to proper maintenance and safety-related equipment to allow our customers to continue providing quality water and service to their users. The pillars of our mission include:


The Full Service Tank Company

Leary Construction Company, Inc.,  has competent inspectors (NACE Trained),  skilled painters,  experienced welders,  modern tools and equipment,  and complete insurance coverage to perform any type of maintenance necessary to keep your tank in excellent condition for the long-term.

We recommend yearly inspections, biennial washouts and periodic repainting inside and out to ensure effective corrosion protection.

We offer a multi-year maintenance program to maintain and protect your tank against corrosion for 10 years at a fixed yearly cost with the Leary Preventive Protection Program.

Contact us to request one of our representatives to inspect your tank to help you with any maintenance problems you may encounter.   This service places you under no obligation to Leary Construction Company.



We look forward to taking care of your water tank maintenance needs!

Our Services

Leary Construction Company, Inc.,  has competent inspectors (NACE Trained),  skilled painters,  experienced welders,  modern tools and equipment,  and complete insurance coverage to perform any type of maintenance necessary to keep your tank in excellent condition for the long-term.

We recommend yearly inspections, biennial washouts and periodic repainting inside and out to ensure effective corrosion protection.

We offer a multi-year maintenance program to maintain and protect your tank against corrosion for 10 years at a fixed yearly cost with the Leary Preventive Protection Program.

Contact us to request one of our representatives to inspect your tank to help you with any maintenance problems you may encounter.   This service places you under no obligation to Leary Construction Company.

Employment

We are always looking for good PAINTERS,  SANDBLASTERS,  &  WELDERS with water tower or industrial steel painting experience.


  • Must be willing to travel extensively.
  • Our projects are located throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check will be conducted.
  • Must be able to work at height levels up to 250 feet.
  • Hourly wage varies based on experience.
  • Valid driver's license helpful.
  • Transportation can be provided after you are mobilized to the first jobsite.

Fax resume to: 317-462-1646   or   Email resume to: jriley@learycon.com 


Full-time Employee Benefits

** Employees eligible after one year of employment.