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Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer Erosion Control Construction Job Description

This role supports erosion control construction projects by preparing outdoor construction sites, handling materials, and assisting with the installation of concrete mat systems. You work as part of a traveling field crew, following project plans and instructions to ensure sites are properly prepared and completed safely and efficiently.

• Prepare construction sites for installation of erosion control projects, including clearing, grading, and conditioning soil.
• Rake, shovel, and prepare soil surfaces to ensure proper application of concrete mats.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment from trucks and trailers at job sites.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for various construction tasks.
• Read and interpret basic plans and follow detailed instructions from the superintendent and foreman.
• Support the operator/foreman and other crew members in daily production tasks to meet project schedules.
• Perform general construction, assembly, packaging, cleaning, and site housekeeping duties as needed.
• Handle heavy lifting tasks, including carrying materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, and other challenging environments.
• Travel extensively to project sites across the country and remain on location for extended periods (weeks or months at a time).
• Maintain a strong work ethic, demonstrate dependability, and contribute positively to the crews performance.
• Follow all safety guidelines, use appropriate tools and equipment correctly, and help maintain a safe work area.

• Experience in construction, general labor, or related outdoor field work.
• Ability to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and basic power tools safely and efficiently.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Strong work ethic with willingness to perform physically demanding tasks for long hours.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and remain away from home for weeks or months at a time.
• Comfort working outdoors in extreme temperatures and varying weather conditions (rain, heat, cold).
• Ability to follow directions from supervisors and read basic plans or instructions.
• Dependability, conscientiousness, and commitment to the role, team, and company.
• Mechanical aptitude to work with construction tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities, multi-task, and adapt to changing work tasks on site.

• Experience with concrete work, solar projects, pipeline, sheet metal, painting, carpentry, or general construction is beneficial.
• Background in field service, mechanical work, assembly, packaging, or packing is an advantage.
• Familiarity with forklifts or material handling equipment is helpful.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of self, processes, projects, and overall business.
• Ability to work productively in a crew environment with a superintendent, operator/foreman, and multiple laborers.
• Willingness to share hotel accommodations with another crew member during travel assignments.

You join a team that tackles erosion control projects across much of the country, offering steady, high-volume work and the chance to travel and see new places. The environment rewards strong work ethic, reliability, and continuous improvement, giving you opportunities to build valuable construction skills and grow your field experience. You become part of a close-knit crew that works together, supports one another, and takes pride in completing challenging projects in diverse locations.

This is a field-based, travel-intensive role working on outdoor construction sites across the United States, including projects in many different states. You work as part of a crew that typically includes a superintendent, an operator/foreman, and 24 laborers. The schedule involves long hours, with at least 60 hours per week and occasionally up to 100 hours, and Sunday is generally the only regular day off, although some weeks may require work every day. You stay in hotels while on assignment and share a room with another laborer. Transportation to job sites is provided either by riding with another employee or by air travel to the project city, with meeting points typically at the hotel or airport. Work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, and other extreme temperatures, and involves frequent heavy lifting and use of hand tools and power tools on active construction sites.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

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.