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Job Title: General Laborer
Job Description
The General Laborer performs a wide range of manual tasks, including site preparation, material handling, operating basic tools and machinery, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare construction sites for work, including clearing debris and setting up necessary equipment.
Handle and transport materials to designated areas efficiently.
Operate basic tools and machinery as required for various tasks.
Ensure the work environment remains clean and safe at all times.
Assist carpentry tasks and other construction-related activities.
Essential Skills
General labor experience
Proficiency in construction tasks
Experience with hand tools
Basic carpentry skills
Ability to handle loading and unloading tasks
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to perform heavy lifting
Experience in material handling
Knowledge of construction site clean-up procedures
Why Work Here?
This role offers ample opportunity for growth and the potential for permanent employment.
Work Environment
The work environment is outdoors on a construction site. The crew consists of about 5 members, reporting to a Superintendent on site. The day shift starts at 6:45 am, working 12-hour days, 5-6 days per week (Monday-Saturday). The night shift runs from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Odessa, Florida.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Brownsville,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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.