Job Title: Construction Laborer
Job Description
This role involves performing demolition, cleanup, and general labor on commercial construction projects, primarily in school buildings. You will remove and dispose of building materials, keep work areas clean and safe, and travel between different job sites as needed throughout the summer and potentially beyond.
Responsibilities
Perform demolition work in commercial buildings, including removing walls, ceilings, floors, studs, doors, windows, and mechanical systems.
Lift, carry, and transport construction debris and materials throughout the workday, including repeatedly lifting items up to 50 pounds.
Load and dispose of materials into dumpsters and other designated disposal areas.
Use hand tools such as shovels and other basic demolition tools to break down and remove materials.
Sweep, shovel, and clean work areas to maintain a safe and organized job site.
Work on your feet for the entire shift, staying active and productive throughout the day.
Adapt to working in hot conditions and other environmental factors typical of active construction sites.
Drive or arrange reliable transportation to multiple job sites as required.
Follow all safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective footwear and using tools and equipment properly.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Experience or strong capability in manual labor and physically demanding work.
Comfort working on your feet all day while staying active and productive.
Ability to work safely and effectively in hot weather and varying site conditions.
Basic experience using hand tools such as shovels and other demolition tools.
Reliable transportation to travel to different job sites as needed.
Ownership and use of steel toe boots while on site.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in demolition or construction labor is helpful but not strictly required.
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with mechanical systems is an advantage.
Willingness to learn, take direction, and support a team-focused work environment.
Interest in growing into leadership positions such as foreman or lead on future projects.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that values hard work and reliability, offering the chance to extend your role beyond the busy summer season if you demonstrate strong performance. There are clear opportunities to grow into more advanced positions, including foreman and lead roles, providing a path to build a long-term career in construction. You gain hands-on experience across multiple commercial projects, expanding your skills and exposure in the industry.
Work Environment
You work on active commercial construction sites, primarily in school buildings, often in hot weather and physically demanding conditions. The role requires being on your feet for the entire shift and frequently lifting and carrying materials. Work takes place at multiple job sites, so you must travel between locations as needed. Steel toe boots and appropriate work attire suitable for demolition and cleanup tasks are required to ensure safety on site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chesterfield, MI.
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 Chesterfield,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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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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.
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