General Laborer/Construction Helper

Aerotek
Decatur, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Laborer – Industrial Services Job Description

We are seeking dedicated General Laborers to join our team, supporting industrial cleaning and maintenance projects across various client sites. This role requires physically demanding, hands-on work primarily outdoors, often in hot and dirty conditions. Successful candidates will assist with cleaning tanks, industrial equipment, and facility grounds using hand tools and specialized industrial equipment. Reliability, a willingness to get dirty, and a commitment to showing up every day are essential.

Responsibilities
  • Perform manual labor for industrial cleaning projects.
  • Clean tanks, industrial equipment, and facility grounds.
  • Utilize hand tools, shovels, pressure washers, and industrial vacuum systems.
  • Assist with site cleanup before, during, and after projects.
  • Work safely in and around heavy industrial environments.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and site leads.
  • Travel to and work at multiple client locations.
  • Maintain job site cleanliness and organization.
Essential Skills
  • General labor
  • Construction
  • Production
  • Concrete work
  • Forklift operation
  • Cleaning
  • Pressure washing
  • Digging
  • Industrial labor
  • Groundskeeping
  • Painting
  • Stacking
  • Lifting boxes
  • Use of power tools
  • Packing
  • Use of hand tools
  • Sweeping
  • Industrial vacuum operation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Willingness to perform hard, physical labor in challenging environments
  • Dependability with no attendance issues
  • Ability to listen, follow instructions, and learn on the job
Why Work Here?

Join a team where your hard work is valued and rewarded. We offer the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, providing a dynamic and engaging work experience. Our team culture emphasizes safety, learning, and growth, ensuring that you have the support needed to succeed.

Work Environment

This position involves 90% outdoor work in hot, dirty, and physically demanding conditions. You will work at various client sites, including steel manufacturing facilities, power plants during shutdowns, and chemical plants. Expect exposure to industrial noise, weather conditions, and rugged terrain. The schedule varies based on client needs, with occasional night and extended shifts. Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, including Saturdays when projects fall behind, are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Posted 2026-03-13

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