Construction Laborer

As a Construction Laborer, you will assist with the construction and refurbishment of trailer offices. Your tasks will include hanging drywall, painting, performing basic carpentry tasks, and general yard work. You'll also be responsible for cleaning and preparing trailers after they return from job sites, safely operating basic power tools, and completing daily hazard documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and refurbishment of trailer offices.
• Hang drywall, paint, and perform basic carpentry tasks.
• Perform yard work, general cleanup, and power washing.
• Clean and prepare trailers after they are returned from job sites.
• Safely operate basic power tools.
• Complete the Field Level Hazard form daily, documenting tasks daily.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.

• Previous experience using hand tools and/or power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend, twist, and stand on feet all day.
• Strong record of safety mindfulness.
• Comfortable working in a dirty, hot, outdoor environment.
• Comfortable adhering to safety standards and constant direction from others.

• Construction experience.
• Previous experience doing drywall, carpentry, epoxy floors, remodeling, apartment unit repair.
• Forklift or heavy equipment operating experience, man lifts.

Join a team where you can learn new skills and advance within the company. With a US-wide presence, you have the opportunity to move up and relocate if desired. You will work in a small team environment, providing a supportive space to grow your construction skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is outdoors and not temperature-controlled, requiring comfort in dirty and wet conditions. Training hours are from 8am to 4pm, shifting to 6am to 2pm after 2-5 weeks. Expect to work 10-hour days with potential overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Normal, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Normal,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.