Construction Laborer

Job Description

This role involves working as part of a small crew to prepare dirt surfaces on a large commercial construction site. You will perform hands-on tasks such as shoveling, raking, and operating a remote trench roller to smooth and compact dirt, ensuring the site is properly prepared for the next phase of construction. You will work outdoors on the ground in a fast-paced environment and must follow strict safety practices at all times.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a crew of 3–4 team members, including one equipment operator and 2–3 laborers, to complete dirt preparation tasks on the construction site.
• Smooth and level dirt using shovels, rakes, and other general hand tools to prepare the site for horizontal concrete pouring.
• Use a shovel to move dirt into low spots on the prep site, ensuring the ground is evenly filled and stable.
• Use a rake to break up and smooth chunks of dirt and reduce high spots on the prep site to create a level surface.
• Operate a remote trench roller or remote dirt compactor as directed, after receiving on-the-job training in its safe and effective use.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of previous construction labor experience.
• Experience working in dirt environments such as landscaping, dirt production work, or ditch crew.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods, including shoveling, raking, and moving materials.
• Comfort working on the ground and in dirt throughout the entire project.
• Basic proficiency using hand tools such as shovels and rakes for dirt preparation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general construction labor work.
• Experience on large commercial construction job sites is beneficial.
• Familiarity with dirt preparation processes for concrete pouring.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small crew and take direction from an equipment operator.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-moving commercial construction project where your work directly contributes to visible progress and project success. After transitioning to permanent status, health insurance is paid for, supporting your well-being and financial security. The environment offers hands-on learning opportunities with equipment such as remote trench rollers, giving you the chance to build valuable skills and experience in the construction industry.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ELKHORN, NE.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in ELKHORN,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.