General Laborer

Aerotek is hiring for General Laborer - Scaffolding Team Job Description This role starts as a yard associate supporting a busy scaffolding division and offers a clear path to join a traveling scaffold-building crew across the Charlotte area. You will handle scaffold materials in a large yard facility, support loading and unloading trucks, and maintain inventory. As you progress, you will assist in setting up job sites, erecting and dismantling scaffolding, and working outdoors on construction projects while developing a long-term career in scaffold carpentry. Responsibilities Station and retrieve scaffolding equipment and materials within the yard and on the property. Sort, organize, and stage scaffold materials in the yard for upcoming projects. Load and unload company trucks with scaffold components for carpenters and forepersons. Take regular inventory of scaffold materials in the yard and report shortages or issues. Support the scaffolding team by preparing materials for job sites and ensuring trucks are properly loaded. Travel across the Charlotte area as part of a scaffold crew once selected to join the traveling team. Assist in setting up job sites each morning, including staging materials and preparing work areas. Build and erect scaffolding systems under the direction of a foreperson or scaffold carpenter. Move materials around construction sites safely and efficiently using proper lifting techniques. Assist the foreperson with various on-site duties as assigned to support project completion. Help dismantle scaffold builds and safely load components back onto company trucks. Use hand tools, including hammers and tape measures, to assemble and adjust scaffold structures. Work outdoors on construction sites in varying weather conditions while maintaining safety standards. Wear and use a safety harness up to 10 feet initially, and after 90 days be eligible for certification to work at greater heights. Participate in training to become certified as a scaffold carpenter, supporting long-term career growth. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in the yard and on construction sites. Collaborate with yard and field teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects. Essential Skills Experience in general labor, production, or construction-related work. Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks throughout the workday. Comfort working outside on construction sites in various weather conditions. Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools such as hammers and tape measures. Willingness and ability to travel across the Charlotte area as part of a scaffold crew. Comfort working at heights up to 10 feet initially, with the ability to progress to greater heights after training and certification. Capability to load and unload materials safely and efficiently. Ability to follow directions from forepersons and work effectively as part of a team. Reliability and strong work ethic in both yard and field environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications Hands-on experience with hand tools or power tools. Experience in carpentry, framing, roofing, or related trades. Experience in landscaping, demolition, or other outdoor labor-intensive work. Exposure to commercial construction environments. Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately. Interest in building a long-term career as a scaffold carpenter. Willingness to complete safety and height certification after the initial 90-day period. Why Work Here? You join a well-established leader in the equipment rental and scaffolding industry that is committed to serving customers, communities, and the planet. The organization offers a strong career path where many leaders began in entry-level roles and advanced from within. Even while on a contract-to-hire assignment, you receive mileage reimbursement for travel. Once hired directly, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, sick time, inclusion holidays, and bereavement. You can also participate in profit-sharing bonuses and enjoy seven paid holidays, plus additional half-day holidays around major celebrations. The company's Interact program rewards participation in health and engagement challenges with points redeemable for gifts. Tool and steel-toe boot allowance programs further support your work, while the culture emphasizes growth, recognition, and long-term career development. Work Environment You work primarily outdoors on active construction sites and in a large scaffolding yard. The scaffolding location is one of the largest divisions, featuring an open yard facility of up to approximately 70,000 square feet. You also have access to a two-story indoor facility with break rooms, water coolers, and vending machines for regular breaks and comfort. The role involves frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of scaffold materials, as well as using hand tools such as hammers and tape measures. You travel across the Charlotte area to different job sites, with mileage reimbursement provided during the contract-to-hire period. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and team-oriented, offering consistent exposure to construction operations and scaffold-building activities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.