General Laborer
Aerotek
Location
Thornton, CO, 80241
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
20 April 2026
General Laborer
Location: Westminster, CO (Projects throughout Denver Metro)
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: MondayFriday, 6:30 AM4:30 PM
Company Overview
Join a leading tunneling and boring contractor specializing in horizontal auger boring, pipe ramming, hand tunneling, slip lining, and tunnel rehabilitation. We are currently working on a high-impact hand tunneling project beneath Flatirons Mall in Westminster, repairing concrete pillars that support major mall infrastructure.
This role offers consistent, long-term work across Colorado and opportunities for career growth in a highly specialized trade.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Construction Technician to support underground hand-tunneling operations on a team of 23. This position involves labor-intensive tasks in challenging environments and offers the chance to develop skills with heavy equipment and tunneling operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform hand tunneling as part of a small, collaborative crew.
- Excavate to expose and assist in the repair of concrete support pillars.
- Operate heavy machinery including skid steers, loaders, and excavators (training available if needed).
- Take initiative on physically demanding tasks and demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Maintain safe work practices in an underground, confined-space environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 1+ year of general labor experience.
- Ability or willingness to learn heavy equipment operation.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and initiative.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience operating or moving heavy equipment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Why Join Us?
- 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire.
- Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on experience in a high-demand specialty trade.
- Consistent hours and long-term project pipeline.
Work Environment
- Primarily underground, physically demanding, and dirty conditionsideal for individuals who enjoy tough, hands-on work.
- Full-time schedule: MondayFriday, 6:30 AM4:30 PM.
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westminster, CO.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Westminster, CO.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.
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