Construction Worker

Job Title: General Laborer

Job Description

Join our team as a General Laborer and contribute to a major highway expansion project. Your role will involve site preparation and cleanup, assisting equipment operators, supporting general construction tasks, and handling tools and equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean up construction sites by clearing debris and organizing materials.
• Assist equipment operators by communicating clearly and guiding machinery movements.
• Support construction tasks such as digging, grading, and moving materials as instructed by supervisors.
• Handle hand and power tools safely and effectively for basic construction tasks.

Essential Skills

• General labor experience
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to use tape measures
• Experience in construction, particularly grading and highway construction
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment and traffic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete and carpentry is advantageous
• Ability to work safely around traffic and machinery
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and attend required training

Why Work Here?

Work with a reputable company in the Richmond/New Kent, Virginia area known for offering competitive pay, potential for growth, and consistent working hours.

Work Environment

This role involves outdoor work in all seasons, requiring moderate to heavy physical activity such as lifting, bending, and climbing. You'll work near heavy equipment, so staying alert and maintaining communication while following strict safety protocols is essential.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Providence Forge,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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.