40 Hour Technician/Construction Laborer

Job Title: 40 Hour Field Technician (Temporary Position)

Job Description

This role supports field-based construction and environmental remediation projects by performing physically demanding tasks such as trenching, excavation support, material handling, and site cleanup. The technician works outdoors in varying conditions, follows strict safety procedures, and travels to multiple project locations as needed. A current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required, and the position involves assisting with the cleanup of a former shooting range at a Santa Susana site.

Responsibilities

• Support excavation activities by shoveling, trenching, backfilling, and assisting with related field tasks.
• Perform thorough site cleanup and dust control to maintain a safe and orderly work area.
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials, tools, and equipment as directed.
• Create and maintain organized material stockpiles and designated work areas.
• Assist with site preparation, ongoing cleanup, and final restoration activities.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety procedures at all times.
• Wear required construction personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Work safely around active construction equipment, vehicles, and crews.
• Perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain.
• Travel to and work at multiple project locations as needed to support field operations.
• Contribute to environmental remediation activities, including helping clean up a former shooting range at a Santa Susana site.
• Collaborate with team members, communicate clearly, and follow directions from supervisors and project leads.

Essential Skills

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, with ability to provide a copy of the original certificate and/or proof of 8-hour refresher.
• Experience in construction labor, trenching, and general site cleanup in a construction or environmental setting.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and perform sustained physical work such as bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfort working in outdoor construction and environmental remediation environments, including exposure to the elements and varying terrain.
• Proficiency in English to understand safety procedures, work instructions, and team communication.
• Strong team orientation and work ethic, with reliability and willingness to support others as needed.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction crews while following all safety protocols.
• Attention to detail in maintaining clean, organized work areas and properly staged materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior construction or environmental remediation experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and site-specific safety procedures.
• Experience with trenching, backfilling, and general construction labor tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced field environment.
• Willingness to travel between project locations as required.
• Comfort working on inclines and uneven surfaces in a construction environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values field staff and treats temporary employees with the same respect and support as full-time team members. The organization emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional conduct, providing guidance and assistance when complex tasks arise. You can expect a supportive culture that encourages learning on the job, recognizes hard work, and offers meaningful experience in environmental and construction projects.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role in an outdoor construction and environmental remediation setting. You will work on a Santa Susana site, including cleanup of a former shooting range, and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, and uneven terrain. The work involves frequent walking, including on inclines, and close proximity to active construction equipment and crews. Personal protective equipment is required at all times, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots. The environment is safety-focused and team-oriented, with support available for complex tasks and an expectation of professional, reliable conduct on every project.

This is a Contract position based out of Long Beach, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

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.