General Laborer

General Laborer Utility Construction

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting pipe laying and utility construction projects, primarily involving foundation, water, sewer, drainage, electrical, and communication infrastructure. You will travel directly to job sites each day and work outdoors on large-scale municipal and town projects, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position offers hands-on field work with clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles on the crew. This role is all over the South Shore of MA and a reliable car is required to be considered. This role is offering $25 - $30 an hour and can start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to assigned construction sites each workday and be ready to start at approximately 7:00 a.m.
• Assist with pipe laying activities for water, sewer, drainage, electrical, and telephone utilities on commercial and municipal projects.
• Support foundation work, including preparing and maintaining work areas around utility installations.
• Perform utility labor tasks such as trenching, backfilling, and material handling in coordination with excavation crews.
• Work closely with heavy equipment operators by safely positioning materials, piping, and tools in and around active excavation areas.
• Use shovels and hand tools to perform light grading, fine-tuning slopes, and ensuring proper bedding and cover for pipes.
• Help install gravity sewer mains, sewer force mains, and components associated with sewer pump stations.
• Follow site safety procedures, including maintaining awareness around heavy machinery and adhering to all safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with crew members and foremen to complete daily tasks efficiently and meet project deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and equipment are stored and handled properly at the end of each shift.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience working with water and sewer utilities on construction projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of pipe laying experience on commercial job sites.
• Hands-on experience with foundation work in a construction or industrial environment.
• Experience in utility labor, including excavation support and working around heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work for the full workday, including lifting, digging, and standing for extended periods.
• Comfort working in construction and industrial settings with active excavation and utility installation.
• Basic proficiency using shovels and hand tools for light grading and trench work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with dirt work and light grading using a shovel.
• Familiarity with piping installation for water, sewer, drainage, and utility systems.
• Exposure to large-scale job sites with multiple crews and equipment in operation.
• Preferred: MA 2A1C license to operate construction machinery.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate effectively with field crews and foremen.
• Reliability in arriving on time to job sites and completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

Why Work Here?

You will join a field-focused team that offers substantial room for growth, including a clear career path into foreman roles. With more than 50 professionals working on large, complex job sites, you gain exposure to significant municipal and town projects and the chance to build long-term skills in utility construction. The environment emphasizes professional development, advancement opportunities, and steady work on well-organized crews.

Work Environment

This position is 100% outdoors, working on South Shorebased projects rather than in the city. You will spend your days on town and municipal job sites, supporting utility and foundation work in active excavation areas. Typical hours are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with work centered around large field crews and heavy equipment. The environment is construction-focused, physically demanding, and requires appropriate workwear suitable for outdoor conditions, including varying weather and ground surfaces.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CARVER, MA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/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 CARVER, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in CARVER,MA.

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.