General Laborer- Construction

Job Title: General Laborer – Construction (1st Shift)

Job Description

This 1st shift Construction General Laborer role offers an immediate start and the opportunity to support a pre-erected job site by performing a wide range of hands-on tasks. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area while assisting trades and site supervisors with general labor activities across the construction site.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction duties around the job site to support daily operations.
• Clean and organize buildings, trailers, and surrounding work areas to maintain a safe and orderly site.
• Break down pallets and dispose of materials properly in designated containers or dumpsters.
• Pick up and remove trash and debris from the job site on a regular basis.
• Move tools, equipment, and supplies to appropriate locations as needed throughout the day.
• Assist with site cleanup, including sweeping, hauling, and general housekeeping tasks.
• Support various construction activities such as basic concrete, carpentry, roofing, drywall, or demolition tasks under direction, when needed.
• Use hand and power tools safely and correctly as directed by the site supervisor.
• Safely navigate the construction site, following all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Follow instructions from the site supervisor and assist with other general labor tasks as requested.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions on an active construction site.
• Strong work ethic with a reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious approach.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and take direction from site supervisors and experienced tradespeople.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help wherever needed around the construction site.
• Ability to safely navigate a construction site and remain aware of surroundings.
• Basic experience using hand and power tools.
• Previous construction experience preferred but not required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in related labor-intensive environments such as farming, landscaping, mill, quarry, or mine work is advantageous.
• Familiarity with construction equipment operation or basic equipment repair is helpful.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification preferred but not required.

Why Work Here?

You gain a chance to get your foot in the door with a large national construction organization and build a long-term career path. Successful performance can lead to permanent opportunities, including continued work on future local projects or the potential to travel on out-of-town assignments with per diem. This role offers consistent hands-on experience, exposure to a variety of construction trades, and the opportunity to grow your skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

Work Environment

This role is based outdoors at an active construction site on 1st shift. You will work in a physically demanding environment that may involve uneven terrain, noise, dust, and changing weather conditions. The job requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and handling of materials and tools. You will regularly use hand and power tools and work around heavy equipment and ongoing construction activities while following site safety rules and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and work-appropriate attire.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Vernon, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Vernon,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.