Aerotek is hiring for construction laborers!
$23/HR with WEEKLY pay
DAY shift | 7am-6pm| 45-50 hours
Job Description
The Construction Technician supports power line construction projects by installing, moving, and removing crane mats to ensure safe and efficient movement of heavy equipment through wetlands and woodlands. This role is hands-on, field-based, and requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining high safety standards and clear communication with equipment operators and crew members.
Responsibilities
Install, position, and move large crane mats (approximately 15 feet long and 8 feet wide) to support skid steers, drilling rigs, and other heavy equipment.
Work along a multi-mile power line construction corridor, setting crane mats at multiple locations, then returning to remove and reposition mats as the project progresses.
Align crane mats accurately, lock them together using pins, and unlock pins to adjust mat placement for safe equipment operation through woodlands and wetlands.
Ensure mats are placed to prevent heavy equipment from getting stuck in soft or wet ground conditions.
Lift and carry buckets of pins weighing up to 50 pounds as part of mat installation and removal activities.
Rake and level ground and soil after mats are moved, and apply grass seed and hay to restore disturbed areas.
Act as a spotter for equipment operators, maintaining safe distances and clear visibility around moving machinery.
Direct and communicate effectively with equipment operators and crew members to coordinate movements and ensure safe operations.
Perform general job site cleanup to maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work area.
Follow all construction site safety protocols and maintain situational awareness around heavy equipment and active work zones.
Maintain reliable attendance and consistent performance throughout the project duration.
Travel to multiple work sites across designated states as required by the project schedule.
Essential Skills
Proven experience working on construction sites, with an understanding of typical site activities and safety practices.
Hands-on experience working around heavy equipment, ideally including skid steers, with the ability to describe the @types of equipment used, project @context, and timeframes.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including rain and other elements.
Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly during the workday.
Comfort working on your feet all day, often on uneven and soft terrain in wetlands and woodlands.
Strong safety awareness and adherence to construction site safety protocols when working near heavy equipment.
Effective communication skills to coordinate with equipment operators and crew members on active job sites.
Willingness and ability to travel to work sites in New York, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience on power line construction or utility infrastructure projects is beneficial.
Experience working in wetlands or environmentally sensitive areas is a plus.
Ability to perform basic site restoration tasks such as raking soil and applying grass seed and hay.
Demonstrated reliability in attendance and performance on previous projects.
Comfort working long days, Monday through Friday, with minimal weekend work.
Why Work Here?
You join a project-focused team that values reliability, safety, and hands-on contribution, offering consistent weekday work with minimal weekend requirements. Travel is supported with hotel accommodations and a daily per diem, making it easier to focus on your work while on the road. You gain practical field experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment where clear communication and teamwork are highly valued.
Work Environment
This role is entirely field-based and takes place outdoors in wetlands and woodlands along a multi-mile power line construction corridor. You work Monday through Friday between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. with a half-hour lunch, and you typically finish between late morning and early afternoon on Fridays. You are on your feet all day, moving across uneven, soft, and wet terrain, and work continues through rain and other weather conditions without stopping for typical elements. The environment involves active construction sites with drilling operations and heavy equipment such as skid steers, requiring constant safety awareness, clear communication, and comfort working in rugged outdoor conditions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emlenton, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Emlenton,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
