• Traveling Construction Laborer

    Aerotek (Richmond, VA)


    Traveling Construction Laborer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled construction laborer to assist with tunnel work and who is willing to travel. The ideal candidate will have experience with various construction projects including water/wastewater, mining, transportation, commercial and residential building, energy, tunneling, and marine environments. A strong work ethic and eagerness to learn are essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist in tunnel construction projects.

    + Work on water and wastewater systems.

    + Participate in mining and transportation construction projects.

    + Contribute to commercial and residential building efforts.

    + Engage in energy, tunneling, and marine construction tasks.

    + Ensure safety and compliance with construction standards.

    + Perform concrete finishing and concrete pours.

    + Handle underground utilities and storm drain construction.

    + Conduct trenching, trench digging, and pipeline construction.

    + Assist in demolition and site preparation tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.

    + Proficient in construction safety practices.

    + Experience with concrete, underground utilities, and pipeline construction.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Previous experience with underground utility work is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our company values its employees by offering a generous time-off policy that includes the entire week of Christmas off with pay, as well as 9 PTO days and 7 paid holidays annually. We celebrate our team with a yearly Christmas party and cater food for training sessions to enhance the experience.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position requires travel and work in various environments including tunnels, water, wastewater, and other construction sites. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to construction standards.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2025.

    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.