**Job Title: Laborer** **Job Description** As a Construction Laborer, you will be responsible for various site prep work throughout the entire winter & spring season. This includes shoveling, pumping water, preparing construction sites for concrete trades using heat blankets, utilizing hydronic surface heaters to thaw frozen ground, cure concrete, prevent frost, and provide temporary heat. You will also shovel snow and assist carpenters and skilled contractors to ensure they can focus on their tasks without distractions. This role involves working in the elements year-round. **Responsibilities** + Perform site prep work including shoveling, moving material, and labor + Pump water and prepare construction sites in winter using heat blankets and hydronic surface heaters. + Thaw frozen ground, cure concrete, prevent frost, and provide temporary heat. + Shovel snow and assist carpenters and skilled contractors. + Handle materials and use hand tools. + Work in various weather conditions and follow directions well. **Essential Skills** + 1+ years of experience in construction. + 1+ years of experience as a laborer. + 1+ years of experience in material handling using hand tools. + Ability to lift 50 pounds. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1+ years of working outside in cold conditions is a plus. + Must have a valid driver's license. **Why Work Here?** This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting steady work year-round. There is potential to be hired directly by a well-known West Michigan employer if performance is satisfactory. **Work Environment** The worksite is located in Byron Center, MI. This is a first shift opportunity starting at 6am until 3pm or varying end time depending on work load, Monday through Friday, with potential for overtime and weekend work. Employees will work 45+ hours a week and must arrive at the shop no later than 5:45am to meet their crew lead. Will ride with Crew Foreman in company vehicle to various job sites throughout West MI. The work involves being in cold environments daily, so appropriate cold weather, waterproof boots, and warm clothing (preferably Carhartt gear) are required. Employees should bring a change of dry clothes, extra socks, and their own lunches, snacks, and beverages for the day. The role requires hard work and the ability to follow directions well. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Byron Center, Michigan. **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.