Job Title: Construction Laborer Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow into a pipelayer position with an underground construction company specializing in sanitary sewers and watermains for new construction projects. You support the onsite superintendent and foreman with a variety of tasks while progressively learning how to lay pipe and contribute to underground utility installations.
Responsibilities
Support the onsite superintendent and foreman by performing assigned construction labor tasks on underground utility projects.
Assist with sanitary sewer and watermain installation for new construction sites.
Learn and apply proper techniques for laying underground pipe under the guidance of experienced pipelayers.
Handle and operate construction tools and equipment as directed, including hand tools and basic machinery where applicable.
Prepare work areas for underground construction, including excavation support, trench preparation, and site cleanup.
Work as part of a crew on sewer, watermain, storm sewer, concrete, or asphalt projects as needed.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment on active construction sites.
Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, shoveling, and working in and around trenches.
Communicate effectively with foreman and crew members to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and orderly condition at the end of each shift.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of construction labor experience, specifically working on sewer or watermain crews, or on concrete or asphalt storm sewer crews.
Hands-on experience performing physical labor on active construction sites.
Ability to follow directions from a superintendent and foreman and complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Comfort working in underground construction environments, including around trenches and heavy equipment.
Basic proficiency with common construction hand tools.
Strong work ethic and reliability, with the ability to maintain steady attendance and performance.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a construction crew.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in underground construction work.
Prior experience as a pipelayer or assisting pipelayers.
Experience as a top man, supporting pipe installation from above the trench.
Experience as a tail man, assisting with alignment and joining of pipe sections.
Familiarity with operating or working around construction equipment such as loaders, excavators, dozers, backhoes, and concrete/paving equipment.
Why Work Here?
You join a small, family-oriented company that values steady work, reliability, and growth. The role offers consistent hours and a clear path to being hired on permanently, with the opportunity to earn raises as you develop your skills. You work in an environment where your effort is recognized, and you can build a long-term career in underground construction and pipelaying.
Work Environment
You work in a new construction, underground setting focused on sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer installations. The job takes place outdoors on active construction sites, often in and around trenches and heavy equipment. You use a range of construction tools and may work near machinery such as loaders, excavators, dozers, backhoes, and concrete or paving equipment. The work is physically demanding, requires appropriate workwear suitable for construction conditions, and typically follows steady, full-time hours aligned with standard construction shifts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.75/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Sterling Heights,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.
