Construction Laborer/concrete Technician

Aerotek • Newark, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: Concrete Technician/General Laborer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Concrete Repair Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform heavy, labor-intensive concrete restoration work on commercial and infrastructure projects. This role involves chipping, grinding, patching, and structural repair in high-dust, high-intensity environments. Technicians must adhere to strict safety procedures, utilize fall-protection equipment, and wear respirators. The position requires travel to job sites across New York and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

Perform concrete repair tasks including chipping, grinding, patching, and structural repairs.

Utilize hand and power tools effectively for concrete restoration.

Follow construction safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work with fall-protection systems at heights.

Travel between job sites in NY and NJ.

Maintain a strong work ethic and work collaboratively with a primarily Spanish-speaking crew.

Essential Skills

Experience in heavy concrete labor such as chipping, demolition, patching, and structural repair.

Physical stamina to lift, bend, kneel, and work long hours in demanding environments.

Ability to read and speak English; bilingual in English/Spanish is a strong plus.

Experience using chipping guns, grinders, and other concrete repair tools.

Comfortable wearing a half-face respirator (3M 3000 series) and meeting fit-test requirements (must be clean-shaven where the mask seals).

Familiarity with construction safety protocols and PPE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Prior experience in concrete restoration, waterproofing, or structural repair is preferred.

Ability to work on temporary flooring, scaffolding, and elevated platforms.

Must pass extensive safety training before starting.

Reliable transportation to reach various job sites (tolls not reimbursed initially).

OSHA certifications are a plus but not required.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable and growing company with opportunities to work on large-scale, high-impact infrastructure projects. Benefit from a strong safety culture with comprehensive training and career growth potential into lead technician, foreman, or specialty repair roles. Be part of a tight-knit, experienced field team.

Work Environment

Work primarily takes place at outdoor and indoor construction sites in high-dust, noisy environments. Employees will use heavy tools, work at heights, on temporary platforms, and in confined or awkward spaces. The work is fast-paced and physically demanding. The field crew is majority Spanish-speaking, and travel between NY and NJ is required depending on project needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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