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Install Laborer

Aerotek

Clackamas, OR • 10/17/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Install LaborerJob Description

The install laborer installs fencing and related equipment at a variety of customer sites using hand and power tools. This role involves driving company vehicles to and from work locations, performing manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions, and occasionally traveling out of town with advance notice and per diem. You work as part of a small team of 23 people to complete fence installation projects using both wood and metal components.

Responsibilities
  • Install fencing and fencing equipment at various customer locations using hand and power tools.
  • Drive company vehicles safely to and from work sites, following all traffic and safety regulations.
  • Perform daily tasks such as digging holes, trenching, leveling ground, and setting fence posts.
  • Use shovels, tape measures, levels, shears, drills, saws, and other tools to complete installation work accurately.
  • Pour concrete and ensure posts and panels are properly aligned, secure, and built to specification.
  • Work 100% of the time outdoors in the elements, including sun, rain, wind, and varying temperatures.
  • Handle both wood and metal fence components, including cutting, framing, and assembling materials.
  • Collaborate with a team of 23 installers to complete projects efficiently and safely.
  • Follow all safety procedures for operating hand and power tools and working on active job sites.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in clean, safe, and working condition.
  • Communicate clearly about job progress and any issues encountered at the work site.
  • Travel out of town when needed, with advance notice, to support installation projects.
  • Work overtime as required, especially during busy seasons, to meet project deadlines.
  • Explain and apply past construction or physical labor experience to new tasks and techniques.
  • Support a culture of continuous learning by training on new installation skills and methods.
Essential Skills
  • General experience in construction-related fields such as construction labor, concrete work, framing, carpentry, farm work, or moving/physical labor.
  • Ability to perform manual labor outdoors 100% of the time and remain comfortable working in all weather conditions.
  • General knowledge of and ability to safely operate hand and power tools, including drills, saws, shears, hammers, and similar equipment.
  • Competence using tape measures and levels to measure, align, and verify accuracy of installations.
  • Ability to dig, trench, pour concrete, and set posts as part of fence installation work.
  • Comfort with driving company vehicles to and from job sites, with a focus on safe operation.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime when required, particularly during busy, sunny months.
  • Willingness to travel out of town when needed, with advance notice.
  • Capacity to work effectively in small teams and follow instructions on active job sites.
  • Strong physical stamina to perform sustained lifting, digging, and other demanding tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience as a farm hand, construction laborer, framer, carpenter, or mover, or other roles involving on-site physical work.
  • Experience with fence installation, framing, wood cutting, leveling, and trenching.
  • Ability to explain previous experience in construction environments and labor-intensive roles during an in-person interview.
  • Willingness to learn additional installation skills and techniques through on-the-job training.
  • Comfort working with both wood and metal materials in an outdoor construction environment.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements and properly aligned fence installations.
  • Reliability and strong work ethic in completing tasks and supporting team goals.
Why Work Here?

You join a team that promotes from within and offers clear pathways for advancement, including fast-track opportunities to move into foreman roles. Once converted to permanent status, you gain access to comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance with 100% of the employee premium covered, vision and dental health reimbursement accounts, and flexible spending account plans. The organization also offers employee profit-sharing plans, paid time off, and holidays, supporting long-term financial security and work-life balance. Regular overtime opportunities during sunny months can further enhance your earnings while you build valuable skills in a stable, hands-on trade.

Work Environment

Work takes place entirely onsite at installation locations such as local businesses, schools, and other outdoor properties. You work 100% outdoors in the elements, performing physical tasks like digging holes, trenching, pouring concrete, setting posts, and running fence lines. The role involves daily use of hand and power tools, including tape measures, levels, shears, drills, shovels, saws, hammers, and other construction tools. You handle both wood and metal components in a field-based setting and work in small teams of 23 people. The environment is active, physical, and construction-focused, with regular opportunities for overtime, especially during sunny months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clackamas,OR.

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.