Travel Construction Laborer Operator

Aerotek; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term advancement opportunities

Large-scale multi-state projects

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring Traveling Construction Laborers and Equipment Operators for a geotechnical construction team. The roles involve extensive travel across multiple states, outdoor work, and overtime. The positions are based out of Salt Lake City, UT, with 50% travel and a 50+ hour work week on many projects.

Compensation includes hourly pay in the $20–$27 range, per diem, and company-paid mileage. Jobs offer long-term growth on large-scale projects with flight and housing considerations on

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction or related outdoor work experience.
• Able to regularly lift and move 75+ lbs.
• Willing and able to travel for extended projects.
• Available to work 5-6 days per week and 10+ hour shifts.
• Strong safety mindset and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• General jobsite cleanup and housekeeping.
• Trenching, digging, compacting, and shovel work.
• Move hoses, drill pipe, tools, and construction materials.
• Spot equipment and assist equipment operators.
• Assist with rebar and wood lagging installation.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Follow all jobsite safety procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Travel readiness

Heavy lifting

Safety minded

Night shift flexibility

Dependable attendance

Tools

Forklift experience

Skid steer

Heavy equipment

Job description

Traveling Construction Laborers & Equipment Operators

Location: Salt Lake City-based | Travel throughout the Central & Western U.S.

Pay: $20-$27/hr + Per Diem + Overtime

Schedule: 50+ hours/week | 5-6 days/week

Travel: Approximately 50%

We are hiring Construction Laborers and Equipment Operators for a growing geotechnical construction team supporting commercial, civil, and industrial projects. This is a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy traveling, working outdoors, earning overtime, and building a long-term career in construction.

Pay

• Construction Laborers: $20-$24/hr

• Equipment Operators: $24-$27/hr

• Overtime available , averaging 50+ hours per week

• $40/day per diem on qualifying projects

• Company-paid mileage at the federal rate

• Flights provided when required

Travel

• Travel approximately 50% of the time

• Projects typically last 1-2 months

• Projects throughout Colorado, Utah, Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states

• Typically home about once per month during traveling assignments

• Long weekends home between extended assignments

Construction Laborer Responsibilities

• General jobsite cleanup and housekeeping

• Trenching, digging, compacting, and shovel work

• Move hoses, drill pipe, tools, and construction materials

• Spot equipment and assist equipment operators

• Assist with rebar and wood lagging installation

• Clean and maintain tools and equipment

• Follow all jobsite safety procedures

Equipment Operator Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect construction equipment

• Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections

• Assist with rigging, hoisting, spotting, and material movement

• Perform soil leveling and ground preparation

• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues

• Operate pumps, generators, compressors, mixers, and other jobsite equipment

• Experienced operators may have opportunities to operate specialized geotechnical drilling equipment

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction or related outdoor work experience , including concrete, agriculture, landscaping, excavation, dirt work, welding, or similar experience

• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions

• Able to regularly lift and move 75+ lbs

• Willing and able to travel for extended projects

• Available to work 5-6 days per week and 10+ hour shifts

• Strong safety mindset and dependable attendance

• Forklift, skid steer, or heavy equipment experience is a plus

• Flexibility to occasionally work night shifts

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Consistent year-round work

• Long-term advancement opportunities

• Opportunity to work on large-scale construction projects throughout multiple states

Ideal Candidate

Were looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, comfortable traveling, willing to work overtime, and interested in growing their construction career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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.

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.