Construction Laborer- Rome NY

Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

The Construction Laborer will support the commercial construction team. This role involves assisting with various construction tasks, ensuring job sites are prepared, and supporting skilled tradespeople in building high-quality structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation, including clearing debris and setting up materials.

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials to designated areas.

• Operate basic hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

• Support carpenters, masons, and other tradespeople with tasks such as framing, drywall installation, and concrete work.

• Perform digging, leveling, and grading for foundations and landscaping.

• Install and maintain temporary structures, such as scaffolding and safety barriers.

• Follow safety protocols and ensure a clean, hazard-free work environment.

• Assist in final site cleanup and preparation for inspections.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in commercial, residential, or roofing as a laborer or carpenter's helper.

• Basic carpentry hand tools and knowledge of job site safety.

• Reliable transportation.

• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in various weather conditions.

• Basic knowledge of construction tools and techniques.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction or manual labor in landscaping, roofing, industrial manufacturing, or maintenance.

• Ability to learn and take direction from supervisors.

• Ability to travel to multiple job sites per day.

• OSHA 10 certification is preferred, but not required.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term employment with a company that has a diverse portfolio of work, ensuring stability. Employees enjoy on-the-job training, paid certifications, and room for advancement. The team is small and collaborative, with many employees having over five years of tenure.

Work Environment

The work environment involves outdoor job sites with exposure to various weather conditions. The role is physically demanding, requiring standing, bending, and lifting. Employees work in a collaborative team setting with opportunities for skill development. The work shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with potential overtime on weekdays and occasionally weekends.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rome, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rome,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.