Construction Grade Setter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This role focuses on setting and aligning concrete forms for commercial foundations and flatwork projects. You will work on a variety of concrete structures, including footings, walls, slab-on-grade, and mono slabs, ensuring accurate layout and quality workmanship from setup through concrete placement and form removal.

Responsibilities

• Set and align foundation forms for footings, walls, slab-on-grade, mono slabs, and other concrete structures on commercial projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes to ensure accurate layout and alignment of forms.
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood and metal forms to meet project specifications and dimensions.
• Verify form dimensions, elevations, and overall layout before concrete placement to ensure compliance with plans.
• Assist with concrete pours, including placing, vibrating, and finishing concrete as needed to achieve proper consolidation and surface quality.
• Strip forms after concrete has cured and prepare materials for reuse on future projects.
• Work collaboratively with the crew to complete foundations and flatwork safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle tools and equipment responsibly.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a concrete form setter on construction projects.
• Proficiency in setting and aligning forms for foundations, walls, slab-on-grade, mono slabs, and other concrete structures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes.
• Skill in measuring, cutting, and assembling wood and metal concrete forms.
• Capability to verify form dimensions, elevations, and layout prior to concrete placement.
• Experience assisting with concrete pours, including placing, vibrating, and finishing concrete.
• Reliable transportation to the shop location each workday.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety on active construction sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on commercial construction projects, particularly foundations and flatwork.
• Familiarity with common construction tools and equipment used in concrete formwork and placement.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew in a fast-paced field environment.
• Dependable work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to travel daily from the shop to job sites within approximately 35 miles.

Why Work Here?

You will join a field-based construction team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork. The role offers steady weekday hours, pay starting when you arrive at the shop, and the opportunity to build your skills on a variety of commercial concrete projects. You will work closely with experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience in foundations and flatwork, and contribute directly to visible, long-lasting structures.

Work Environment

This is a field construction role supporting commercial concrete projects within approximately 35 miles of the shop. Team members meet at the shop each workday and ride in a company truck to the job site, with pay starting upon arrival at the shop. Standard hours are Monday through Friday from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with variations depending on concrete pour schedules. The work is outdoors and physically demanding, involving lifting up to 100 pounds, working with wood and metal forms, and handling concrete placement and finishing. You will work around typical construction equipment and tools in a hands-on, team-oriented environment, where appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment are required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greeley, CO.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 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 Greeley,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

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.

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.