Demolition Laborer

Bring your strength, grit, and work ethic to a team that takes pride in doing tough work the right way. We’re looking for motivated individuals ready to build a career in demolition work and construction while learning from experienced professionals in the field.

What You’ll Do

Demolition tasks — break, saw, and dismantle concrete, drywall, and other building materials
Debris removal to keep job sites clean and safe
Safely operate hand and power tools
Opportunity to operate large equipment such as skid steers and loaders
Lift, carry, and move materials, tools, and supplies
Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel
Follow all SOPs during demolition and cleanup
Work closely with your crew and Foreman to complete tasks efficiently and safely
Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all federal, state, and local regulations
Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas
Complete assigned projects and additional tasks as needed
Travel out of town as required

What You Bring

1+ year of construction experience
Experience with hand and power tools
DBIDS in hand and REAL ID
Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
Ability to work in physically demanding environments

Top Skills

General labor
Jackhammer operation
Demolition experience
Concrete work

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

Posting ID: JP-006075597