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Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

We are seeking experienced construction laborers with over two years of experience in road, site, civil, and utility construction projects. Candidates must be willing to travel within central and Eastern New York and be open to working overtime. Ideal candidates have experience working on large construction projects and demonstrate excellent safety practices.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with excavation, trenching, and site preparation for utility installations.

+ Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment.

+ Operate basic hand and power tools safely.

+ Support pipefitters, electricians, and heavy equipment operators as needed.

+ Perform backfilling, compacting, and grading to restore work areas.

+ Install and maintain temporary structures, such as barricades and safety signage.

+ Follow safety protocols and ensure a clean, hazard-free work environment.

+ Assist in final site cleanup and preparation for inspections.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience as a construction laborer in road, site, civil, and utility projects.

+ OSHA 10 Certification.

+ Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills.

+ Basic knowledge of construction tools and techniques.

+ Ability to lift heavy materials and work in various weather conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in construction or utility work is preferred.

+ Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company with a 45-year legacy and a large pipeline of projects. Benefit from a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Work Environment

This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions including rain, snow, cold, heat, and wind. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with frequent overtime and occasional Saturday work. The crew size ranges from 1-10, and you will report to a foreman or project superintendent. The work is physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting and the ability to navigate uneven terrain.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, New York.

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 Syracuse,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.