Construction Laborer
Job Description
The construction laborer plays a key role in supporting daily operations on a civil construction site. This position focuses on general site duties, including setting up and maintaining trailer areas, assisting with material handling and temporary structures, and performing municipal building clean-up tasks to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
Responsibilities- Set up and maintain trailer alleys, including assembling furniture and keeping trailers clean and orderly at all times.
- Assist with moving materials around the site, including tools, boxes, wood boards, and other construction-related items.
- Support decking construction around trailer alleys and other designated areas on the site.
- Assist with building temporary resting areas on the construction site as needed.
- Perform municipal building clean-up tasks, including dusting, sweeping, and mopping, particularly on snowy or inclement weather days.
- Work effectively in civil construction and general labor tasks, including dirt work and basic landscaping activities.
- Use hand tools and other basic construction equipment safely and correctly as directed.
- Follow site safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.
- Operate company vehicles on site in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with driving and site policies.
- Experience in civil construction or general labor work, including outdoor and dirt work environments.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and kneel regularly throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more to at or near head level on a frequent basis.
- Ability to carry materials such as tools, boxes, and wood boards safely across the site.
- Comfort working in outdoor environments, including mud, wet conditions, cold weather, and high summer heat.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
- Capability to drive company trucks safely while onsite.
- Basic proficiency with hand tools commonly used in construction and landscaping.
- Experience in solar-related construction or projects in outdoor settings is beneficial.
- Familiarity with construction equipment and machinery, such as CAT equipment or GPS blade systems, is an advantage.
- Background in landscaping or similar outdoor manual work is helpful.
- Strong work ethic and reliability in a Monday–Saturday schedule with potential overtime.
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with other site personnel.
Employees benefit from a steady schedule with Monday–Saturday work and regular overtime opportunities, providing the chance to increase earnings while gaining hands-on experience in civil construction. The environment supports learning on the job, exposure to a variety of construction tasks, and the opportunity to build practical skills that can support long-term career growth in the trades.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based on an open construction site with a mix of indoor and outdoor work. Laborers work in varying weather conditions, including mud, wet surfaces, cold temperatures in winter, and hot conditions in summer. The position involves physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and kneeling throughout the day. Work is performed around trailers, temporary structures, municipal buildings, and general site areas, using standard hand tools and basic construction equipment while adhering to site safety practices.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
About AerotekAerotek® 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.
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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.
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 meet 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 in solving 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.
