Job Information
Aerotek General Laborer in Moses Lake, Washington
Job Title: Field Technician / General Laborer
Job Description
The Field Technician / General Laborer travels to customer sites to cover and secure large stacks of hay bales using heavy tarps. This role involves demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions and requires strong physical stamina, reliability, and a commitment to safety. The position is highly physical, with repetitive lifting, climbing, pulling tarps, and working at heights as part of the daily routine.
Responsibilities
Travel to customer locations to cover and secure large stacks of hay bales with heavy tarps.
Lift, pull, and maneuver large tarps over hay stacks safely and efficiently.
Climb on and around stacked hay to position and secure tarps at various heights.
Work outdoors throughout the day in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dust.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to reduce risk of injury while working at heights and around heavy materials.
Maintain a steady, reliable work pace during long days, especially during harvest and peak seasons.
Adapt to schedule changes driven by weather conditions and customer needs.
Drive between job sites as needed to complete daily assignments.
Support general labor tasks related to agriculture, construction, production, or similar environments as required.
Demonstrate dependable attendance and a strong work ethic to ensure consistent coverage for customer jobs.
Essential Skills
Ability to perform heavy manual labor throughout the day, including repetitive lifting, pulling, and climbing.
Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, and dusty environments.
Capability to work safely at heights while climbing on and around stacked hay.
Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
Comfort with physically demanding, high-intensity work for extended periods.
Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions consistently.
General labor experience in agriculture, construction, or production environments is beneficial.
Valid driver’s license preferred for traveling between job sites.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in agricultural, construction, or production work is a plus but not required.
Comfort working long hours, including early mornings, extended days, and weekends during peak seasons.
Willingness to work in a schedule driven by weather and customer demands.
Ability to work effectively as part of a field crew in a fast-paced, physically intensive setting.
Why Work Here?
The organization offers frequent overtime opportunities and the potential for profit sharing, providing strong earning potential for those who perform reliably and embrace the physical nature of the work. Team members benefit from consistent work during peak seasons and the chance to build experience in a hands-on, outdoor environment. The culture values reliability, hard work, and safety, rewarding individuals who show up consistently and contribute to getting the job done.
Work Environment
Work takes place outdoors in all types of weather, including rain, cold, heat, and dry, dusty conditions. The role involves moving from one hay stack to another throughout the day and driving between customer locations before performing physically demanding tasks on-site. The environment is fast-paced, highly physical, and hands-on, with most of the day spent on your feet lifting, pulling, climbing, and securing tarps over stacked hay. This is a field-based position with no desk or office work, suited to individuals who prefer active, outdoor labor in variable conditions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moses Lake, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $20.50/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 Moses Lake,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.