Construction General Laborer

Job Title: Construction General Laborer
Job Description
The Construction General Laborer supports a wide range of construction activities, ensuring job sites remain clean, safe, and efficient. This role assists with demolition, repairs, installations, and general carpentry tasks while operating hand and power tools and following detailed plans and instructions. The position requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently in varying weather conditions and remote locations.
Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards and keep work areas free of rubble and debris.
• Assist with construction demolition activities in a safe and controlled manner.
• Support repairs, restoration, and installation of structures such as floors, doors, walls, windows, stairways, decks, and roofs.
• Operate hand and power tools and perform basic preventative maintenance on this equipment.
• Assist carpenters by retrieving tools, equipment, and materials needed to perform tasks efficiently.
• Install hardware such as locks, hinges, knobs, and closures on doors and other fixtures.
• Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine required work activities.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones as needed to maintain a safe environment.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Dig ditches or trenches, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, and rakes.
• Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
• Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, tools, and temporary structures.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Assist other trades with labor duties as needed to support overall project progress.
• Follow all safety procedures and incident reporting requirements while maintaining a clean and organized job site.
• Meet project schedules by working dependably and consistently, including long days and extended assignments when required.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to use basic carpentry equipment, machines, tools, methods, and materials.
• Proficiency with construction hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to see, record, and maintain written information and required records accurately.
• Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally with others on the job site.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to ensure proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed at all times.
• Ability to meet project schedules with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to work long days and hours, including in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to remote areas, including extended and overnight travel at any time of year.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction, carpentry, concrete work, or general labor is beneficial.
• Familiarity with reading plans, instructions, and specifications.
• Comfort working around heavy machinery and traffic control in active work zones.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring, marking, and laying out work areas.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in physically demanding environments.

Why Work Here?
You join a field-based team where your hands-on skills and reliability directly contribute to successful projects. The role offers variety in daily tasks, exposure to different aspects of construction, and the opportunity to build practical experience with tools, equipment, and structural work. You gain experience working in diverse locations, including remote sites, while developing strong safety habits and a solid foundation for long-term growth in the construction industry.
Work Environment
This role is primarily field-based on active construction sites. You work outdoors and indoors in varying and sometimes inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind. The position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, carrying, digging, climbing, and standing for long periods. You regularly use hand tools, power tools, and basic carpentry equipment, and work around heavy machinery and temporary structures such as scaffolding, shoring, braces, and ramps. Work hours may be long and can include extended days to meet project schedules. Travel is frequent and may involve extensive trips to remote areas with overnight stays throughout the year. Protective clothing and personal protective equipment are required to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mankato, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Mankato,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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):
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