Job Information
Aerotek Construction Spotter in Wilson, North Carolina
Job Title: Spotter
Job Description
This contract position supports a large biopharma construction project by providing dedicated spotting and safety support for pipefitters performing overhead work. The role focuses on maintaining a safe work area, monitoring activities around elevated operations, and helping ensure compliance with site and OSHA safety standards over a four-month assignment in Wilson, NC.
Responsibilities
Monitor and spot pipefitters performing overhead work to help maintain a safe work area at all times.
Continuously observe the surrounding area for potential hazards and immediately communicate any safety concerns.
Support safe movement of personnel, tools, and materials around active construction and overhead work zones.
Follow all site-specific safety procedures and OSHA guidelines while on the project site.
Use clear, timely communication to warn workers and others in the area of potential risks or unsafe conditions.
Collaborate closely with pipefitters, supervisors, and other team members to coordinate safe work practices.
Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout each shift.
Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and other safety-related meetings as required.
Report incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions according to site protocols.
Support general site safety and environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives as directed.
Essential Skills
Current OSHA-10 certification issued within the past 5 years.
Previous experience working on construction sites.
Strong focus on safety, health, and environmental awareness in an active construction environment.
Ability to remain alert and attentive while spotting overhead work for extended periods.
Effective verbal communication skills to provide clear directions and warnings.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player in a fast-paced site environment.
Consistent and reliable attendance for scheduled shifts, including potential overtime.
Why Work Here?
You join a project-focused team that values safety, reliability, and teamwork while offering steady hours and the opportunity to build your experience on a large biopharma construction site. The assignment provides consistent full-time work over several months, with significant overtime potential that can increase your earnings. You gain hands-on exposure to industrial safety practices and EHS standards, helping you strengthen your credentials for future projects. The environment encourages collaboration, clear communication, and a shared commitment to sending everyone home safely at the end of each shift.
Work Environment
This role is based on an active construction site for a biopharma project in Wilson, NC. You work primarily outdoors and in industrial facility areas around overhead and elevated work, with exposure to typical construction-site conditions such as noise, dust, and varying weather. The schedule consists of five 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some Saturday work as needed, providing frequent overtime opportunities. You must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, which may include hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, and steel-toe boots, in line with site safety requirements. The environment is safety-driven, structured by OSHA and site-specific EHS procedures, and requires staying alert, following instructions, and working closely with craft and safety teams throughout each shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wilson, NC.
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 Wilson,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.