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Job Title: Traveling Construction Laborer

Job Description

The Traveling Construction Laborer supports the installation, testing, removal, and replacement of petroleum tanks, piping, and related equipment for fueling and automotive service facilities. This role involves frequent travel, physically demanding field construction work, and the operation of heavy equipment and power tools while consistently following established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and testing petroleum storage tanks, piping systems, and associated fueling equipment.
• Support the removal and proper disposal of old petroleum equipment in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Move, secure, install, build, load, and unload construction materials and equipment on job sites.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols on every job to protect yourself, the team, and the environment.
• Operate power tools, skid loaders, air compressors, forklifts, and other related tools and equipment as required.
• Perform manual construction work in the field, including mechanical and electrical tasks related to petroleum fueling systems.
• Work effectively in a field construction environment, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Travel regularly to job sites, work out of town, and stay overnight on a frequent basis.
• Collaborate with technicians and other team members to complete projects efficiently and to quality standards.
• Remain flexible with work hours, including early start times, late evenings, and extended weeks when projects require completion.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, equipment, and company vehicle.
• Uphold company policies and represent the organization professionally at customer locations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a construction-related field, preferably involving service, field construction, or heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform manual construction work, including lifting, carrying, and handling materials and tools.
• Ability to operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, air compressors, and various power tools.
• Comfort working with mechanical and electrical components in a field construction setting.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to meet insurability requirements and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to work out of town and stay overnight on a frequent basis.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work up to 60 or more hours per week when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Comfort working with petroleum fuels and in environments where getting dirty is common.
• Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and work practices consistently.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to get along well with technicians and other colleagues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in mechanical, electrical, or heavy equipment work.
• Ability to adapt to varying daily schedules, including early mornings and late nights.
• Comfort working in a specialty contracting environment focused on petroleum fueling systems and automotive service equipment.
• Willingness to be part of an on-call rotation after approximately one year, typically about every seven weeks.
• Ability to work independently in a designated territory once trained.
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with openness to high-earning potential through additional hours.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a diverse team whose interests may include outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, sports, or farm life.

Why Work Here?

Join a close-knit, family-owned organization that values teamwork, mutual respect, and long-term growth. You will have the opportunity to move quickly into leadership roles, with a clear fast track to management for those who perform well and take initiative. The company supports your professional development, including helping you obtain a CDL A, and provides a dedicated truck and territory once you are trained. You can enjoy substantial earning potential with as many hours as you wish to take on, while working alongside a team of technicians from diverse backgrounds in a supportive, collaborative culture.

Work Environment

This role is with a specialty contractor focused on designing, installing, and servicing petroleum fueling systems and automotive servicing equipment across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Work is primarily in the field at customer sites, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions, and involves frequent travel and overnight stays. You will use a range of tools and heavy equipment, including power tools, skid loaders, air compressors, and forklifts, while working closely with other technicians. Hours vary day to day; typical days might run from early morning to late afternoon or evening, and some weeks can extend to 50–60 hours when projects must be completed. After about a year, you will participate in an on-call rotation approximately every seven weeks. The environment is hands-on and can be dirty at times due to working with petroleum fuels and heavy construction materials, and you should be comfortable lifting up to 75 pounds. Once trained, you will have your own truck to take home and your own territory to service. The culture is family-oriented and collaborative, with technicians coming from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, and getting along well with the team is important to success in this environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stewartville, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Stewartville,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.

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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.

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.