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Aerotek Construction General Laborer in Summerville, South Carolina
Job Title: Utility Laborer Job Description
The role of a Construction Laborer involves supporting the underground utility installation for large-scale data center projects. This position requires hands-on field work, assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of essential infrastructure such as duct banks, conduit systems, manholes, vaults, stormwater piping, and other below-grade utilities. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
Responsibilities
Assist with excavation activities including trenching, grading, and site preparation for underground utility installation.
Install conduit, duct banks, and utility piping according to project specifications and engineered drawings.
Support concrete placement for encasements, pads, and underground structures.
Operate hand tools and small equipment such as compactors, saws, jackhammers, and trenchers.
Maintain clean and organized work areas to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Assist equipment operators and foremen by spotting, signaling, and providing general labor support.
Follow all safety protocols including PPE requirements, trench safety, and utility-related procedures.
Perform backfilling, compaction, and site restoration after utility installation.
Support installation of manholes, vaults, and pull boxes for data center infrastructure.
Read and follow basic construction plans and instructions from supervisors.
Essential Skills
Experience with excavators and underground utilities.
General laborer experience in construction.
Experience in utility construction and electrical work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English) are a plus, given the majority Spanish-speaking workforce.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity allows you to work on the largest construction project in the area with a contractor that offers competitive compensation above market value. There is also the potential for travel if desired and ample opportunities for overtime work.
Work Environment
The work is conducted in a data center environment. The typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with opportunities for overtime on Fridays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Summerville, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Summerville,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.