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Travel Construction Laborer Operator

Aerotek • Salt Lake City, UT • 6h ago

Traveling Construction Laborers & Equipment Operators

Location: Salt Lake City-based | Travel throughout the Central & Western U.S.

Pay: $20-$27/hr + Per Diem + Overtime

Schedule: 50+ hours/week | 5-6 days/week

Travel: Approximately 50%

We are hiring Construction Laborers and Equipment Operators for a growing geotechnical construction team supporting commercial, civil, and industrial projects. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy traveling, working outdoors, earning overtime, and building a long-term career in construction.

Pay

Construction Laborers: $20-$24/hr

Equipment Operators: $24-$27/hr

Overtime available , averaging 50+ hours per week

$40/day per diem on qualifying projects

Company-paid mileage at the federal rate

Flights provided when required

Travel

Travel approximately 50% of the time

Projects typically last 1-2 months

Projects throughout Colorado, Utah, Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states

Typically home about once per month during traveling assignments

Long weekends home between extended assignments

Construction Laborer Responsibilities

General jobsite cleanup and housekeeping

Trenching, digging, compacting, and shovel work

Move hoses, drill pipe, tools, and construction materials

Spot equipment and assist equipment operators

Assist with rebar and wood lagging installation

Clean and maintain tools and equipment

Follow all jobsite safety procedures

Equipment Operator Responsibilities

Operate and inspect construction equipment

Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections

Assist with rigging, hoisting, spotting, and material movement

Perform soil leveling and ground preparation

Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues

Operate pumps, generators, compressors, mixers, and other jobsite equipment

Experienced operators may have opportunities to operate specialized geotechnical drilling equipment

Qualifications

1+ year of construction or related outdoor work experience , including concrete, agriculture, landscaping, excavation, dirt work, welding, or similar experience

Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions

Able to regularly lift and move 75+ lbs

Willing and able to travel for extended projects

Available to work 5-6 days per week and 10+ hour shifts

Strong safety mindset and dependable attendance

Forklift, skid steer, or heavy equipment experience is a plus

Flexibility to occasionally work night shifts

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Consistent year-round work

Long-term advancement opportunities

Opportunity to work on large-scale construction projects throughout multiple states

Ideal Candidate

Were looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, comfortable traveling, willing to work overtime, and interested in growing their construction career.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about current projects, travel schedules, and available positions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.

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.

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