Demolition Laborer

Job Title: Demolition Laborer

Job Description

As a Demolition Laborer, you will be responsible for dismantling concrete, drywall, and breaking building materials. This role requires the safe operation of hand and power tools, as well as large equipment such as skid steers and loaders. You will also be tasked with debris removal and ensuring all standard operating procedures are followed during demolition and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle concrete, drywall, and building materials.

• Safely operate hand and power tools.

• Operate large equipment such as skid steers and loaders when necessary.

• Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies.

• Dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.

• Follow all standard operating procedures during demolition and cleanup.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations.

• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas.

• Complete specific projects and tasks as assigned.

• Travel out of town as required.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of construction experience.

• Experience with hand and power tools.

• DBIDS and REAL ID in hand.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, jackhammer use, and demo work.

• Knowledge of commercial construction and building teardown.

Why Work Here?

Join a two-year long project with opportunities for permanent placement after 90 business days. Benefit from overtime opportunities and become part of a dynamic team.

Work Environment

Work takes place both outdoors and indoors, rain or shine, with hours from 7 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays. The work environment is dynamic and requires adaptability to various conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.