Skilled Construction Laborer

  • Aerotek
  • Johnson City, Tennessee
  • Full Time
Skilled Construction Laborer**

**Job Description**

We are seeking a hard-working and driven construction laborer who desires a long-term career at a leading excavation and underground utility company. The successful candidate will assist with clearing debris, digging trenches, leveling ground, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment. This position offers the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Water & Sewer, Infrastructure, Storm Water Management, Excavation and Grading, Underground Utilities, and Land Management & Conservation.

**Responsibilities**

+ Clear debris from construction sites.

+ Dig trenches for utility installations.

+ Level ground to prepare for construction activities.

+ Load and unload construction materials.

+ Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience in construction and general labor.

+ Proficiency in concrete work, including concrete finishing and pouring.

+ Skills in dirt work, pipe laying, and grading.

+ Ability to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes.

+ Knowledge of stormwater management and civil excavation.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience in pipelaying.

**Why Work Here?**

Employees are guaranteed 40 hours a week regardless of weather conditions, with no travel or weekend work required. The company owner invests in employees by providing continued education and opportunities for advancement. Enjoy a guaranteed $500 holiday bonus after one year of employment, and benefit from an increasing number of PTO days each year. The company is profitable and has a backlog of 150% of projects due to their success. All equipment is new and top-of-the-line.

**Work Environment**

Work consists of an average of five 8-hour days per week, with typical hours from 6:30am to 5:30pm. Employees usually work 50-55 hours a week.

**Job Type & Location**

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

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Johnson City,TN.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.
Job ID: 485986636
Originally Posted on: 7/19/2025

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