Carpenter Helper

Job Description

Join our team as construction helper where you will play a vital role in supporting our construction projects by performing a range of essential tasks. You will work closely with other team members to ensure that construction operations run smoothly and efficiently, adhering to all safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and safety policies.
• Acquire tools needed for daily operations.
• Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch tight lines.
• Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms.
• Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Mix concrete and smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
• Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections.
• Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in general labor, construction, hand tools, concrete, and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use a rake and shovel.
• Experience in piping, paving, concrete, and general labor.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills including ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as movement and lifting relevant to the job.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• One month of related experience and/or training.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or relevant safety certifications.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive salary and 100% company-paid health benefits. Benefit from a 401(k) savings and investment plan and tuition reimbursement programs available for qualifying employees. Access additional training programs including on-the-job, online through our academy, and manufacturer-offered training.

Work Environment

Work outdoors regularly exposed to weather conditions. Frequently encounter moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Greenville, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 East Greenville,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.