Skilled Laborer

Job Title: Skilled Laborer Job Description

This Skilled Laborer role supports a variety of construction and concrete production activities, including general labor, concrete work, and assisting with machine operation. You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment, performing physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting, site cleanup, and the safe use of hand and power tools. The position offers a strong pathway for growth within the construction industry, including potential advancement into supervisory and heavy equipment operating roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor tasks, including site preparation, material handling, and cleanup.

• Support concrete-related work such as preparing, placing, and finishing concrete products and structures.

• Assist machine operators in the production process by supplying materials, monitoring operations, and following instructions to keep equipment running efficiently.

• Operate basic machinery and production equipment as directed, following all safety and operating procedures.

• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively for cutting, measuring, fastening, and assembling materials.

• Handle heavy lifting and manual material movement throughout the workday as required by production and construction activities.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by performing regular cleaning and general labor duties.

• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals and project timelines.

• Follow all safety guidelines, procedures, and instructions to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction labor or general labor in a construction or industrial setting.

• Hands-on experience with concrete work, including working with precast concrete or on concrete construction projects.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.

• Proficiency using hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, and measuring tools.

• Proficiency using power tools safely and correctly in a construction or production environment.

• Basic carpentry experience or familiarity with carpentry tasks.

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately for measuring and cutting materials.

• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and following directions from supervisors and machine operators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, carpentry, concrete, or general labor roles.

• Background in landscaping or outdoor labor, demonstrating comfort with physical, hands-on work.

• Experience assisting machine operators or operating basic machinery in a production environment.

• Willingness to learn new skills, including potential training on heavy equipment operation.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety and quality.

Why Work Here?

Join a well-established organization recognized as a valued supplier of precast concrete pipe and structures in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions, offering long-term stability and consistent work. Many employees build lasting careers here, with a significant number staying for 10 or more years, reflecting strong retention and growth opportunities. You can grow within the construction industry, with clear pathways that can lead to supervisory roles and heavy equipment operating positions. The company offers a solid benefits package and reliable hours, providing security, advancement potential, and a supportive environment for developing your skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is a construction and production setting focused on precast concrete pipe and structures. You will work on-site and in production areas where heavy materials, machinery, and concrete products are handled regularly. The role involves consistent, full-time hours with steady workloads and very regular work. You will use a variety of hand and power tools, tape measures, and other basic construction equipment, and you will frequently assist with or work around concrete production machinery. The environment is physically demanding, requiring regular heavy lifting, standing, bending, and working both indoors in production facilities and potentially outdoors around construction-related activities. Standard work attire typically includes durable work clothing suitable for a construction setting, along with appropriate safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear as required by site safety policies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ashland, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.