Field Laborer Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Landscape Laborer

Job Description

This role supports field and yard crews in delivering exceptional tree installation, removal, and relocation services. You will work outdoors on a variety of projects, helping care for trees and contributing to high-quality landscaping and construction activities across Los Angeles and California. Previous experience dealing with concrete tends to work the best in this work environement! Start time ranges from 5:00am-7:00am with potential 10 hour days. This role consist of meeting at Riverside and then traveling to the worksite with a 2-3 person crew.

Responsibilities

• Assist field and yard crews with daily operations related to tree installation, removal, and relocation.
• Water trees regularly to support their health before, during, and after transplanting.
• Fill in holes and trenches using a shovel after tree installation or removal.
• Compact and backfill excavations to ensure stability and proper site restoration.
• Support tree transplanting activities, including preparing sites and handling tools and materials.
• Perform general labor tasks related to concrete and construction work as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area on job sites and in the yard.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and follow instructions from supervisors to complete projects efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a concrete laborer or construction laborer.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including digging, shoveling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Familiarity with general labor tasks in construction or landscaping environments.
• Ability to assist with tree transplanting, including working around heavy equipment and excavation areas.
• Comfort working with concrete and related construction materials.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety vest.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on landscaping or tree care projects.
• Knowledge of basic tree care practices, such as watering and site preparation.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively as part of a field crew.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in outdoor, field-based roles.

Why Work Here?

You will join an experienced team with decades of industry expertise, providing high-quality tree care and installation services across a variety of high-profile properties. The role offers hands-on, outdoor work in a collaborative environment where safety, professionalism, and craftsmanship are highly valued. You will gain practical experience in tree transplanting, construction support, and landscaping while contributing to projects that enhance and preserve green spaces.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position working primarily outdoors, including at hotel properties and other commercial sites where mature trees are transplanted and installed. You will work in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain, performing physically demanding tasks such as digging, shoveling, lifting, and backfilling. The environment involves construction and landscaping activities, including concrete work and use of excavation equipment in the vicinity. Standard personal protective equipment is required at all times, including a hard hat, steel-toed boots, and a safety vest. Work is conducted as part of a field crew, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork, and maintaining a clean and orderly job site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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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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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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.