Construction Laborer

Motive Companies, LLC; Avalon (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Round trip ferry tickets provided

Housing provided (hotel or condo)

Per diem $60/day (non taxed)

Long Beach parking reimbursement

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC on Catalina Island seeks an Experienced Construction Laborer for a 4-month contract to support generator infrastructure work. Assignment in Avalon, CA with a 4x10 schedule starting 11/2/26, 6:30am–5:00pm, with OT possible.

You will perform rebar installation, form work for concrete pours, conduit installation, and general labor supporting a critical utility project. Requirements include fluent English, proven construction experience, and the ability to work with power and

Qualifications

• Fluent English required due to emergency signage.
• Proven construction experience required.
• Strong form work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rebar installation
• Form work for concrete pours
• Conduit installation
• General construction site labor
• Manlift experience
• Good with power and hand tools

Skills

Rebar installation

Form work

Conduit installation

General construction site labor

Power tools

Hand tools

Experience 3-5 years

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Construction

Construction Laborer Avalon,CA Posted:9/3/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

86886

Job Category: Construction

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 4 months

Shift: 1

Experienced Construction Laborer Assignment Location: Catalina Island, CA

Project Duration: Approximately 4 months Starting 11/2/26

Pay: Open based on experience and qualifications - $26-29/hr Note: Candidate may start pending background check and drug screen but must pass both to remain on assignment.

Project Overview This is a long term construction project on Catalina Island supporting critical generator infrastructure for a major utility company. Seeking a skilled Construction Laborer with strong form work, rebar, and conduit installation experience. You must be flexible and comfortable rotating between duties as the job demands. This is a project based role only.

Daily Duties

• Rebar installation
• Form work for concrete pours
• Conduit installation
• General construction site labor
• Manlift experience
• Good with power and hand tools
• 3-5 years experience

Schedule

• Required 4x10 schedule
• Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm
• OT Fri/Sat available

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: None

Travel Details:

• Monday departure on the 6:00am ferry from Long Beach (paid)
• Thursday return on the 7:55pm ferry (ticket paid, travel time unpaid)

Paid from Monday ferry departure through 5:00pm Thursday. Off the clock at 5:00pm Thursdays. Candidate is responsible for making the return ferry.

Travel, Housing & Per Diem

• Round trip ferry tickets provided
• Paid ferry time Monday morning only
• E bike transportation on the island
• Housing provided (hotel or condo)
• May include shared housing with private bedrooms
• $60 per day per diem (non taxed)
• Long Beach parking reimbursed weekly, approx. $100 per week

Requirements

• Fluent English required due to emergency signage
• Proven construction experience required
• Strong form work experience preferred
• Hard hats, work boots, and long pants required
• Shirts provided
• Clean clothes daily
• 5 panel drug screen required (can start pending)
• Background check required (can start pending)
• No driver's license required
• No concrete finishing
• No equipment driving

Compensation: $26-29/hr