Construction Laborer

Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

This role supports large, complex commercial construction projects, including data centers, student housing high-rises, hotels, mixed-use urban developments, and commercial or industrial facilities. You will contribute to new-build construction by performing a wide range of general labor, construction, and site support tasks to keep projects running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor tasks on new-build commercial projects, including data centers, student housing high-rises, hotels, mixed-use urban developments, and commercial/industrial facilities.
• Assist with concrete work, including site preparation, basic forming support, and cleanup around concrete operations as directed by supervisors.
• Use hand tools and basic mechanical tools safely and correctly to support construction activities and site maintenance.
• Support electrical and other trade crews by helping with material handling, site preparation, and cleanup in accordance with instructions and safety guidelines.
• Operate forklifts and other basic material-handling equipment when authorized and trained, ensuring safe movement of materials around the job site.
• Perform landscaping-related tasks such as site cleanup, debris removal, and basic exterior site preparation to maintain a safe and orderly work area.
• Carry out production and cleaning duties, including sweeping, trash removal, and general housekeeping to keep the job site clean and organized.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working in an active construction environment.
• Work collaboratively with forepersons, tradespeople, and other laborers to support daily project goals and timelines.
• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities throughout the day based on project needs and instructions from site leadership.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of solid construction trades experience in the field on new-build construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing general labor tasks on commercial construction sites.
• Ability to work safely and effectively with hand tools and basic mechanical tools.
• Experience supporting concrete work, including site preparation and cleanup.
• Comfort working around electrical and other trade activities in a construction environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to be trained to operate material-handling equipment, following all safety guidelines.
• Strong work ethic with reliability in maintaining a full-time schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, standing, and working on your feet throughout the shift.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe job site.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large, complex commercial builds such as data centers, high-rise student housing, hotels, mixed-use developments, and industrial facilities.
• Experience in landscaping tasks related to construction sites, including exterior cleanup and basic site preparation.
• Familiarity with production-oriented work where efficiency and quality are both prioritized.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple trades on site.
• Willingness to learn new construction techniques and expand skills across different trades.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values growth and progression, offering clear opportunities to increase your earnings as you demonstrate reliability and skill over time. The organization focuses on long-term development, rewarding strong performance and dedication with meaningful pay increases following contractual periods. You will gain experience on complex, high-profile commercial projects, building a foundation for advancement within the construction field.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role on active construction projects, with a standard shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work primarily outdoors or in partially enclosed structures that are not climate controlled, and you should be prepared for varying weather conditions and typical construction site environments. The work involves cleaning, general labor, material handling, and support for multiple trades, often around heavy equipment and ongoing construction activities. Appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety and readiness for physically demanding tasks in a busy, production-oriented setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Osage Beach, MO.

The 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Osage Beach,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.