Construction Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Technician

Job Description

The Construction Technician supports a variety of site development and landscape construction projects, focusing on dirt work, pipe installation, erosion control, and general maintenance tasks. This role works closely with equipment operators to install pipe, cut to grade, and complete a range of punch list activities such as reseeding, installing park amenities, replacing concrete, and performing touch-up painting. The position offers hands-on experience across infrastructure, athletic fields, parks, and river projects, with a clear path for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform dirt work and earthwork activities, including grading, subgrade preparation, and general site preparation.
• Assist equipment operators with pipe installation, including cutting pipe to grade and supporting utility and drainage work.
• Execute erosion control tasks, such as installing erosion control measures, handling earthwork around waterways, and maintaining site stability.
• Support landscape work, including reseeding, planting, and general grounds restoration on parks, athletic fields, and similar outdoor spaces.
• Complete miscellaneous punch list duties, including reseeding, installing park benches, replacing concrete sections, and performing touch-up painting.
• Work on river projects by assisting operators in setting boulders and rocks, establishing grades, and supporting in-house river construction and stabilization work.
• Handle general labor tasks on construction sites, including material handling, site cleanup, and assisting various trades as needed.
• Collaborate with crew leaders, operators, and subcontractors to ensure subgrade prep and scope gap fill work are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Regularly lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, including boulders and other heavy construction components, while following safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and adhere to all site safety procedures and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in erosion control, utilities, earthwork, or landscaping.
• Hands-on experience with construction or landscape labor, including dirt work and general earthwork.
• Ability to work effectively on outdoor construction sites, including parks, athletic fields, and river projects.
• Capability to assist with pipe installation and cutting to grade in support of utility and drainage systems.
• Strong physical stamina with the ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including boulders and other heavy materials.
• Basic understanding of erosion control practices and landscape restoration techniques.
• Reliability and willingness to perform general labor tasks and follow direction from supervisors and equipment operators.
• Attention to detail when completing punch list items such as reseeding, installing park amenities, replacing concrete, and touch-up painting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on infrastructure, athletic fields, or river-related construction projects.
• Experience in landscape construction or maintenance, including seeding, planting, and site restoration.
• Interest in learning equipment operation and developing into a crew leader or assistant superintendent role.
• Willingness to learn river work techniques, including setting boulders, rock placement, and grade establishment.
• Desire to build a long-term career path in erosion control and site development, progressing into leadership positions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with subcontractors and internal crews on scope gap fill work and subgrade preparation.

Why Work Here?

You join a family-oriented organization that delivers unique and visually impressive projects, including parks, school sports fields, and river environments. The company emphasizes outdoor work in beautiful locations and provides hands-on training in the trades, allowing you to build a versatile skill set in construction, landscaping, and river work. You benefit from clear career growth opportunities, with a defined path into punch list erosion control, assistant superintendent roles, equipment operation, and crew leadership. This is a place where you can grow your career, learn multiple disciplines, and take pride in contributing to meaningful community projects.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily outdoors on active construction and landscape sites, including parks, unoccupied school sports fields, infrastructure projects, and river corridors. You work as part of a general contractor team that focuses on infrastructure, athletic fields, river projects, and subgrade preparation while coordinating with subcontractors who perform specialized trades. Daily tasks involve close collaboration with equipment operators, handling materials, setting boulders and rocks, and performing earthwork and erosion control in varying weather conditions. The role is physically demanding, requiring regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and working on uneven terrain. Attire is typical construction site wear suitable for outdoor labor and safety compliance, such as durable clothing and appropriate protective gear.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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):
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.

\nCompany Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.