Construction Laborer

Hiring for a Construction Laborer in Pleasant View, TN

Job Description

This role supports construction activities on a residential dirt work project by performing a variety of manual labor tasks. You will help prepare and maintain the job site, assist operators and crews, and handle materials and tools to ensure work progresses safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and staple down straw matting across designated areas of the job site.
• Break down and spread gravel as directed to support grading and site preparation.
• Shovel dirt, gravel, and other materials to assist with excavation and backfilling.
• Move materials, tools, and equipment around the site to ensure crews have what they need.
• Assist with laying pipe, including PVC and other utility piping, under the direction of experienced workers.
• Support equipment operators by spotting, clearing work areas, and helping with setup and cleanup.
• Perform general construction labor tasks such as basic concrete work and site clean-up.
• Use basic hand tools safely and correctly for cutting, fastening, and assembling materials.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Follow all site safety rules, wear appropriate PPE, and help keep the work area organized and hazard-free.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience performing manual labor in a construction or similar environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working on a construction project.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as shoveling, lifting, and carrying materials throughout an 11-hour workday.
• Experience using basic hand tools in a work setting.
• Comfort working outside in the elements in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and work effectively as part of a construction crew.
• Reliability and willingness to work overtime as needed Monday through Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with underground utilities or pipe work is a plus.
• Experience with PVC pipe installation or related pipe work is preferred.
• Experience in general construction labor, including concrete and dirt work, is beneficial.
• Familiarity with utility projects or residential neighborhood construction sites is an advantage.
• Openness to working occasional Saturdays to make up for weather-related delays.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers consistent, full-time work with significant overtime potential, providing the chance to earn more while building hands-on construction experience. You will work with an established crew on ongoing projects, with the opportunity to move to additional job sites in the region based on performance. The team typically operates in areas north of Nashville, giving you stability in location while still offering variety in projects.

Work Environment

The role is based on an active construction job site focused on dirt work for a new residential neighborhood in the Pleasant View, TN area (Derby Meadows). You will work primarily outdoors on uneven terrain, around heavy equipment and construction materials. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 11-hour workdays and substantial overtime; Saturday work may be required to make up days lost to rain. Work is performed in all weather conditions, so you must be comfortable working in heat, cold, and rain with appropriate workwear and PPE. This job site will be the primary work location initially, and upon successful performance there may be opportunities to transition to other nearby projects, typically north of Nashville such as Portland, TN.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant View, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Pleasant View,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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