Floor Coating Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Floor Coating & Concrete Construction Laborer

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing concrete surfaces and installing epoxy and other resin-based coatings in commercial, industrial, and construction environments. You will perform hands-on work that includes surface preparation, concrete-related tasks, and installation of durable flooring systems while following strict safety and quality standards. The position offers the opportunity to develop skills as a Concrete Polisher and Floor Installer, with both local and travel-based assignments available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concrete surfaces for epoxy and resin-based floor coatings, including cleaning, grinding, polishing, and other surface preparation activities.
• Apply epoxy, urethane, and other resinous coatings to concrete floors in commercial, industrial, and construction settings.
• Perform concrete-related tasks such as formwork, flatwork, and working with ready mix concrete as needed on projects.
• Operate power tools and equipment for grinding, polishing, coating, demolition, and other flooring and concrete activities.
• Assist with concrete finishing, including smoothing, leveling, and ensuring proper curing and surface quality.
• Support demolition and removal of existing flooring or concrete surfaces as required for new installations.
• Follow all safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment when working around dust, including silica, and other construction-related conditions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling and storage of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Work effectively as part of a field crew to complete projects on time and to quality specifications, often over 2–3 week project cycles.
• Adapt to varying schedules, including first shift and night shift work, and travel as needed for project assignments.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a strong epoxy floor installer or skilled construction laborer, or a demonstrated willingness to learn concrete polishing and floor installation.
• Hands-on experience or aptitude with concrete-related work, including formwork, flatwork, and working with ready mix concrete.
• Ability to perform general construction labor such as concrete work, flooring installation, demolition, and site cleanup.
• Comfort using power tools and equipment for grinding, polishing, coating, and concrete finishing tasks.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work, including extended time on hands and knees and handling heavy materials.
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable flooring systems and consistent workmanship.
• Commitment to following safety procedures, especially when working around dust, including silica, and other construction-related conditions.
• Willingness to work varying schedules, including potential night shifts and changing hours based on project needs.
• Ability to travel for projects when assigned to travel-based roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Direct experience installing resinous flooring systems such as epoxy and urethane is a strong plus but not required.
• Experience in concrete finishing, including polishing floors, grinding, and coating applications.
• Experience operating or assisting with dump trucks or haul trucks in a construction environment.
• Exposure to demolition work, including removal of existing flooring and concrete surfaces.
• Interest in long-term career growth in floor coating, concrete construction, and field leadership roles.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable work schedule with paid time between projects, providing consistent income even during off weeks. Team members can earn performance-based bonuses, with typical bonus opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 based on company performance. There are clear paths for career growth, and some field leaders earn well into six figures with additional bonus potential. Leadership is known for rewarding hard work and proven performance with competitive compensation and ongoing opportunities for advancement.

Work Environment

This is a physically demanding field role that requires extended periods on hands and knees, frequent lifting, and regular use of power tools and construction equipment. You will work in commercial, industrial, and construction environments with exposure to dust, including silica, and other typical jobsite conditions. Projects typically run for 2–3 weeks, followed by about one week between projects, during which employees are still paid for 40 hours to maintain consistent income. Work schedules vary, with some assignments on first shift and others on night shift, depending on project requirements. Both local and travel positions are available; for travel roles, lodging is provided in an Airbnb and a daily per diem is offered to cover meals and incidentals.

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

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 Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.