General Laborer- Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer – Construction

Job Description

This full-time, first-shift role offers an immediate start for a motivated and reliable Construction General Laborer / Helper. You will support a pre-erected job site by performing a variety of hands-on tasks that keep operations running smoothly and the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction duties around the job site to support ongoing projects.
• Clean and maintain buildings, trailers, and surrounding work areas to ensure a tidy, organized site.
• Break down pallets and dispose of materials properly, including placing debris in designated dumpsters.
• Pick up trash and remove debris from the job site to promote safety and efficiency.
• Move tools, equipment, and supplies as needed to support trades and site operations.
• Assist with site cleanup, including sweeping, organizing materials, and clearing walkways.
• Support various construction activities such as concrete work, carpentry assistance, roofing support, drywall handling, caulking, masonry support, demolition cleanup, trenching and trench digging, and other basic labor as directed.
• Help with tasks related to solar, landscaping, farming or farm hand style labor, mill, quarry, or mine-type environments when applicable to the project.
• Assist with basic equipment operation and equipment repair tasks as directed, following safety guidelines.
• Use hand and power tools safely and correctly for assigned tasks.
• Safely navigate the construction site, maintaining awareness of equipment, vehicles, and ongoing work.
• Follow instructions from the site supervisor and collaborate with the team to complete tasks efficiently.
• Adhere to all site safety rules and procedures, including OSHA-related practices, to maintain a safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• General labor experience and a team-oriented mindset, with willingness to help wherever needed on a construction site.
• Ability to perform general cleaning of buildings, trailers, and job site areas, including trash pickup.
• Experience or comfort using basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to safely navigate an active construction site and remain aware of surroundings.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and follow direction from supervisors.
• Previous construction experience preferred but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with site cleanup, including pallet breakdown and material sorting, is beneficial.
• Experience in physically demanding roles such as farming or farm hand work, landscaping, mill, quarry, or mine environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with equipment operation or basic equipment repair is helpful.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred but not required.
• General understanding of construction practices and job site safety is an asset.
• Rigging knowledge or experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to get your foot in the door with a large national construction organization and work toward a long-term, permanent opportunity. As you prove yourself, you can be considered for future local projects or travel assignments that may include per diem, giving you room to grow your skills, expand your experience, and build a stable career path in construction.

Work Environment

You will work primarily outdoors at an active construction site during first shift hours. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and physically demanding, with exposure to varying weather conditions. You will regularly handle tools, materials, and equipment while working around heavy machinery and ongoing construction activities. The role requires appropriate work attire suitable for a construction environment, including sturdy footwear and any required personal protective equipment provided or specified by the site.

This is a Contract position based out of Mount Vernon, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Mount Vernon,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

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.

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.