Laborer

Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring immediately for a laborer! Join a small, family-oriented construction team as a Construction Laborer supporting a wide range of site work projects. This is a hands-on, entry-level opportunity where you receive on-the-job training and learn all required technical skills directly in the field. You assist with grading, trenching, material handling, and utility installations while working outdoors in all weather conditions and traveling to various job sites. This position is full time offering competitive pay and benefits!

Responsibilities

• Support site work on a variety of construction projects, including commercial and residential locations.
• Hold and operate a laser level stick while heavy equipment operators grade the site.
• Shovel, dig, and perform trenching activities as directed to prepare and maintain work areas.
• Assist with crushing stone and moving materials around the job site safely and efficiently.
• Help with installing pipe and sewer lines under the direction of experienced team members.
• Follow directions from supervisors and equipment operators and complete assigned tasks promptly.
• Work safely and maintain awareness of surroundings on active outdoor construction sites.
• Travel independently to different job sites within the region, including areas as far south as Greenwich and as far north as Orange.
• Work effectively as part of a small crew that includes heavy equipment operators and other laborers.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving on time, being prepared to work, and consistently completing a full workday.

Essential Skills

• Ability and willingness to perform physical labor such as shoveling, trenching, digging, and moving materials throughout the workday.
• Comfort working on outdoor construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and technical skills directly on the job.
• Reliable work ethic with a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through.
• Ability to take direction and work well as part of a small construction crew.
• Access to a personal vehicle and willingness to drive independently to job sites, including locations as far south as Greenwich and as far north as Orange.
• Basic understanding of how an outdoor construction site operates, including general safety and workflow.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any prior construction or general labor experience is beneficial but not required.
• Any safety training such as an OSHA 10 certification is preferred.
• Experience with trenching, digging, and moving materials on job sites is a plus.
• Familiarity with outdoor construction environments and basic construction practices is advantageous.
• Demonstrated reliability and a strong desire to learn and grow within the construction field.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, family-owned business that genuinely takes care of its people and values long-term relationships. The company offers pay raises, paid time off, and additional benefits that support stability and work-life balance. There is clear room for growth, with opportunities to be trained beyond basic laborer tasks and develop more advanced skills over time. Even during the winter, the team provides a minimum of 40 hours per week, helping you avoid furloughs and maintain consistent income and experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgeport, CT.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Bridgeport,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.