Traveling Construction Laborer

Traveling Construction Laborer (Geo‑Technical & Ground Improvement)

A leading geo‑technical contractor is hiring Traveling Construction Laborers to support specialty foundation, ground improvement, and earth‑retention projects across the Rocky Mountain region and central U.S. This is a field‑intensive role involving heavy labor, travel, and hands‑on work on large commercial, civil, and industrial projects.

This position is ideal for someone who wants steady work, strong overtime potential, and the opportunity to build a long‑term career in specialty construction.

• General site cleanup and material handling
• Digging trenches and moving hoses, tools, and equipment
• Spotting equipment for operators
• Compacting and shovel work
• Moving and staging drill piping
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Light rebar work and mounting wood lagging boards
• Supporting earth‑retention and ground‑improvement installations
• Working safely outdoors in all weather conditions

Must be comfortable lifting 75+ lbs regularly.

• Travel required 50% of the time
• Typical rotation: home once per month
• Jobs last 1–2 months on average
• Travel region includes:
• Rocky Mountain states
• Kansas
• North Dakota to Texas
• Occasional projects as far as Louisiana
• Mileage paid at the federal reimbursement rate
• Per diem: $40/day when 1 hour from the office or 50+ miles from the shop
• If flights are required, travel is arranged and covered

Workers who enjoy travel have the opportunity to take more travel assignments.

• Most projects run 5–6 days per week
• Typical days are 10 hours
• Average weekly hours: 50+
• Approximately 10% night work

• 1+ year in general construction, agriculture, dirt work, welding, concrete, or landscaping
• Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• Able to lift 75 lbs repeatedly
• Willing and able to travel for extended periods
• Experience with forklifts or skid steers preferred
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow direction

• Work on large, notable commercial and civil projects
• Company maintains steady work year‑round — no seasonal layoffs
• Opportunity to grow into higher‑level roles in specialty construction
• See new places and work on unique projects every few months
• Highly stable, long‑established contractor

• Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Strong long‑term career growth

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 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.