Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Labor ​/ Trades

We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and work-life balance.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Laborer. The role of Laborer is to assist in moving and installing material for Carpenters, Operators, Masons, and other skilled trades in the daily construction process. Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
  • Be a champion to support IIF efforts for working safely and building a culture of care and concern for each team member in the workplace.
  • Consistently communicate and reinforce the tenets of an IIF workplace.
  • Ensure adherence to processes and procedures that support an IIF culture.
  • Comply with all company safety requirements and policies.
• Prep construction sites by clearing obstacles and hazards; dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
• Supply tools and materials to different areas of the work site as directed; plan ahead, inventory, and request materials; load and unload supplies and materials.
• Operate a pallet jack, partner saw, bobcat, and forklift for material handling.
• Clean tools, equipment, materials, and work site daily.
• Assist with installing formwork and pouring concrete; mix mortar and grout; mop, brush, or spread compounds over surfaces for protection or sealing.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding following company safety guidelines.
• Work at heights and climb form systems for pouring concrete while assisting Carpenters and other trades.
• Assist Carpenters, Operators, Masons, and other skilled labor as needed.
• Routinely construct and maintain temporary openings, protect construction finishes, and perform daily interior and exterior cleaning and debris removal.
• Inspect work-in-progress to ensure it conforms to specifications, construction schedules, and quality standards as outlined in AP’s quality management programs.
• Ensure that workmanship is of the highest quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
• Ability to properly lift, carry, push, rake, shovel, and move materials, supplies, tools, and ladders weighing up to 75 pounds frequently and occasionally more than 100 pounds throughout the day.
• Physical agility to stand, walk, climb ladders and/or formwork, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach constantly throughout the day.
• Experience using hand tools such as chippers and grinders and ability to measure correctly.
• Ability to travel to project sites up to 70+ miles away.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve construction issues.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and listening) including the ability to follow directions and ask questions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to be self‑motivated, set own goals and tasks, and contribute to a positive team environment.

$20.00 - $27.00 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level |

Employment Type:

Full‑time | Job Function:
Other | Industry: Construction

Location:

Aurora, CO (General)