Construction General Laborer

The Construction General Laborer performs a wide range of physical tasks on construction sites, supporting the crew and supervisors to ensure safe, clean, and efficient project execution. This role involves operating basic hand and power tools, preparing and maintaining work areas, and assisting with the movement of materials and equipment throughout the site.

• Perform physical labor tasks as directed by the supervisor, following instructions accurately and safely.
• Work closely with crew members to support daily construction activities and meet project timelines.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, hammers, and other basic construction tools, as directed by management.
• Clean and prepare construction sites, including erecting scaffolding, removing debris, and properly disposing of waste materials.
• Dig trenches and perform other ground preparation tasks as needed for construction activities.
• Load and unload construction supplies and materials around the worksite manually and with the use of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the workday.
• Follow all site access requirements and procedures to work on base locations.
• Arrive on time each day and complete assigned tasks within the scheduled 9.5-hour workday, Monday through Friday.

• Ability to perform sustained physical labor in an outdoor construction environment.
• Experience working on construction sites and performing general labor tasks.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools such as drills, hammers, and other construction tools.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with crew members and follow directions from supervisors and management.
• Capability to clean and prepare construction sites, including erecting scaffolding, removing debris, and digging trenches.
• Ability to load and unload construction supplies manually and with equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Eligibility and ability to obtain DBIDS access to work on base locations.
• Possession of a valid REAL ID for site and base access.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for consistent transportation to and from the worksite.

• Prior experience in construction general labor or site clean-up work.
• Familiarity with working on base facilities and following access protocols.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work extended shifts of approximately 9.5 hours per day.

This opportunity offers consistent full-time hours Monday through Friday, providing stability over the course of a long-term 14-month contract. Team members can benefit from overtime opportunities, allowing them to increase their earnings while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a busy construction environment. The work culture emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and safety, creating a setting where hardworking individuals can build their skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

The role is based primarily outdoors on active construction sites, including work on base locations that require appropriate access credentials. The schedule runs Monday through Friday with 9.5-hour workdays, offering regular full-time hours and potential overtime. The environment is physically demanding, involving lifting, carrying, and moving materials, operating basic tools, and working around construction equipment. Proper work attire suitable for outdoor construction, including sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing, is expected to ensure safety and comfort on site.

This is a Contract position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Virginia Beach,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.