Construction Laborer
Aerotek
**Job Title: General Laborer - Emergency Response**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking General Construction Laborer to join our team. In this role, you will assist with residential and commercial emergency response and cleanup operations. You will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to help restore properties affected by water, fire, mold, and other disasters.
**Responsibilities**
+ Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment and materials for emergency response operations.
+ Perform water extraction, structural drying, and dehumidification.
+ Conduct fire and smoke damage cleanup, including debris removal and odor control.
+ Assist with mold remediation, including containment setup and removal of contaminated materials.
+ Clean and sanitize affected areas to restore properties to pre-loss condition.
+ Operate and maintain various tools and equipment, such as pumps, vacuums, and air movers.
+ Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
+ Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient and effective project completion.
+ Document work performed and maintain accurate records of job activities.
**Essential Skills**
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working in various environmental conditions.
+ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
+ Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Previous experience in construction, restoration, or a related field is preferred but not required.
**Why Work Here?**
Competitive pay and opportunities for overtime. Health benefits. Training and career development opportunities.
**Work Environment**
Must be available for on-call emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials and environments. Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights. The role involves residential/commercial loss clean-ups.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, Delaware.
**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.
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