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Job Title: Construction Laborer

Job Description

The Construction Laborer supports the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial overhead doors and operators. This role involves working on-site to handle materials, operate tools safely, and assist with assembling and servicing overhead door systems while learning and applying mechanical and construction-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of commercial overhead doors and operators, ensuring proper alignment, functionality, and safety.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites in an organized and efficient manner.
• Help assemble and disassemble overhead door systems, including tracks, panels, springs, and operators.
• Perform routine maintenance and service work on existing doors and operators to ensure reliable operation.
• Support repair activities by identifying issues, replacing parts, and restoring overhead door systems to proper working condition.
• Operate basic hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently, following all safety guidelines and best practices.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues related to overhead doors and operators under guidance.
• Measure materials accurately using a tape measure to support precise installation and repair work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support project schedules and team productivity.

Essential Skills

• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn new systems and processes.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Basic understanding of doors, service, electrical, troubleshooting, and installation tasks.
• Strong, reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to follow instructions and work as part of a field-based team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in construction, carpentry, mechanical work, garage door installation, roofing, framing, or general labor preferred but not required.
• Interest in learning overhead door systems, operators, and related components.
• Ability to work safely on active job sites and follow established safety procedures.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Comfort with physical tasks such as lifting materials and working with tools for extended periods.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values reliability, hands-on learning, and practical skills development. The role offers the opportunity to grow your mechanical and construction expertise through on-the-job experience with overhead door systems. You benefit from a supportive environment where safety, teamwork, and consistent performance are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role that involves working on commercial job sites where overhead doors and operators are installed, maintained, and repaired. You regularly handle materials, tools, and equipment, and use hand and power tools in an active, physical work setting. Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, depending on the job site, and requires adherence to all safety guidelines and proper use of protective equipment.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Mankato,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.