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Construction Laborer
- Aerotek (Lake Placid, NY)
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Job Title: Construction Laborer - Lake Placid** **Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Construction Laborer to join our commercial construction team. This role involves supporting skilled tradespeople in building high-quality structures, assisting with various construction tasks, and ensuring job sites are prepared and maintained.
Responsibilities
+ Assist with site preparation, including clearing debris and setting up materials.
+ Load, unload, and transport construction materials to designated areas.
+ Operate basic hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
+ Support carpenters, masons, and other tradespeople with tasks such as framing, drywall installation, and concrete work.
+ Perform digging, leveling, and grading for foundations and landscaping.
+ Install and maintain temporary structures, such as scaffolding and safety barriers.
+ Follow safety protocols and ensure a clean, hazard-free work environment.
+ Assist in final site cleanup and preparation for inspections.
Essential Skills
+ 6 months to 1 year of experience in commercial, residential, or roofing as a laborer or carpenter's helper.
+ Basic knowledge of construction tools and techniques.
+ Ability to lift heavy materials and work in various weather conditions.
+ Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills.
+ Ability to travel to multiple job sites per day.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Previous experience in construction or manual labor in landscaping, roofing, industrial manufacturing, or maintenance.
+ OSHA 10 certification is preferred.
+ Capability to learn and take direction from supervisors.
Why Work Here?
Join a stable company with a diverse portfolio that offers long-term employment, on-the-job training, paid certifications, and opportunities for advancement. Work with a close-knit team where most employees have been with the company for over five years.
Work Environment
This role involves working on outdoor job sites with exposure to various weather conditions. The position requires physically demanding tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting. Field hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional weekday and weekend overtime anticipated. The work setting is collaborative, providing opportunities for skill development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Placid, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Lake Placid,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 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.
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