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Construction Laborer

Aerotek
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $22–$28 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
13 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Construction LaborerJob Description

The Construction Laborer supports a variety of construction activities by operating equipment, assisting skilled trades, and performing general labor tasks on active job sites. This role involves hands-on work in outdoor environments, contributing to site preparation, installation, and clean-up while following direction from supervisors and craft workers.

Responsibilities
  • Operate and care for construction equipment and machines in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Assist pipe fitters, equipment operators, carpenters, and other journeyman-level craft workers with daily tasks.
  • Support skilled labor by performing general labor duties as needed throughout the job site.
  • Prepare construction sites by removing obstacles, cleaning hazards, and organizing materials.
  • Load and unload construction materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Assemble and dismantle temporary structures such as scaffolding and other site supports.
  • Remove, fill, or compact earth and other materials as required for construction activities.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and craft workers to complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
  • Assist with drilling and anchoring into concrete as directed.
  • Use hand tools and power tools, including tape measures, drills, and impact drills, to complete work tasks.
  • Perform general site clean-up, including debris removal and maintaining a tidy, organized work area.
  • Demonstrate readiness to learn through on-the-job training and apply new skills to daily work.
  • Support fresh water site rehab projects and other construction activities under JOC contracts.
Essential Skills
  • Ability to perform physical labor and strenuous tasks for extended periods.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Consistent punctuality and reliability in reporting to assigned job sites.
  • Proven experience as a general laborer in the construction industry.
  • Minimum of 1+ years of construction experience.
  • Proficiency using a tape measure accurately for measurements.
  • Experience using hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, and other basic construction tools.
  • Experience using power tools including power drills and impact drills.
  • Ability to drill into concrete and anchor into concrete safely and effectively.
  • Comfort working around industrial equipment, nuts and bolts, and other standard construction hardware.
  • Capability to perform general labor tasks such as cleaning, loading, and material handling while maintaining safety standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Willingness to commute to multiple job sites as project needs change.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and adapt to changing priorities on the job.
  • Strong attention to safety practices when operating tools and equipment.
  • Motivation to learn new skills through on-the-job training and grow within the construction field.
Why Work Here?

Employees join a team that values reliability, hands-on learning, and steady work on meaningful infrastructure and rehabilitation projects. The work offers consistent daytime hours with minimal weekend demands, supporting work-life balance. Team members gain practical experience across multiple job sites, develop skills with a variety of tools and equipment, and benefit from a culture that emphasizes safety, training, and long-term project work.

Work Environment

This role is based on active construction sites, primarily fresh water rehab projects under JOC contracts. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves regular use of hand tools, power tools such as power drills and impact drills, and industrial equipment. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically 8 hours per day starting at 5:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekend work and minimal overtime. The laborer initially reports to specific job sites in Mesa and may be reassigned to other locations as projects progress, so comfort with commuting between job sites is important. The environment is physically demanding and safety-focused, with an expectation of appropriate work attire suitable for outdoor construction activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$22–$28 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1983
Websitehttps://www.aerotek.com/

About Company

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Aviation Industryunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Concreteunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Equipmentunmatched
  • Construction Equipment Operationunmatched
  • Construction Supportunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Drilling Equipmentunmatched
  • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Scaffoldingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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