Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer - Kalamazoo, MI

We are seeking skilled brick/masonry laborers and/or construction laborers with over two years of experience. The role involves site preparation, such as shoveling, raking, compacting, and digging, as well as cleaning up the worksite. You will be responsible for running string lines for layouts and guidance, working with mortar, fine sand, and other masonry-related materials. The ability to read general prints and layouts is essential, and you will be involved in loading and unloading building materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the worksite by shoveling, raking, compacting, and digging.
• Run string lines for layouts and guidance.
• Work with mortar, fine sand, and other masonry materials.
• Read and interpret general prints and layouts.
• Load and unload building materials.
• Engage in concrete and brick work.

Essential Skills

• Experience in concrete finishing and brick work.
• Ability to build retaining walls and perform block work.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and layouts.
• Expertise in using hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in stonemasonry and concrete construction.
• Proficiency in using a trowel.
• General labor skills in new construction projects.

Why Work Here?

This is a direct hire position offering long-term work with projects expected to continue into the spring. Full benefits are provided after 90 days, creating a stable and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working on the renovation and high-end addition of a Country Club. It is crucial to maintain respect for the property. The position is based on 1st shift hours, Monday through Friday, with the expectation of Saturday overtime from March through May, depending on the schedule. A per diem of $25/day is available, and lodging is paid for those working locally to Flint.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $45760.00/yr. Health, dental, 401k, PTO Good benefits after 90 days

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portage, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

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.