About this role
Job Title: Night Firewatch & General Laborer (Full-Time / Overtime Available)
Location: Telluride, COPay Rate: $25.00 $30.00 per hour (DOE) + Per Diem (for days worked)Job Type: Full-Time, Seasonal with Long-Term Career PotentialAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking a reliable, vigilant, and hardworking Night Firewatch & General Laborer for a major commercial and residential construction project in Telluride, Colorado. This role starts as a winter-season firewatch position with a massive opportunity for consistent, long-term employment (2+ years) with a very well-established general contractor. Candidates who demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliability can seamlessly transition full-time onto our general labor team once the winter firewatch season ends. To guarantee full-time hours and consistent overtime, candidates must be open to picking up daytime General Labor (GL) duties alongside firewatch shifts. Schedule & Compensation
- Pay: $25.00 $30.00/hour + Per Diem (paid only for days worked).
- Firewatch Shift Coverage Needed:
- Monday Friday: 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
- Saturday: Likely 3:00 PM start (must be open to 24-hour coverage if the jobsite is closed)
- Sunday: 24-hour coverage
- Typical Daytime Jobsite Hours (for GL duties): Monday Saturday, 6:30 AM 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts).
- Note: Shifts will be scheduled to maximize full-time hours and overtime opportunities without overlapping.
Key ResponsibilitiesNight Firewatch Duties
- Work independently on night shifts monitoring the jobsite for fire hazards, safety breaches, or unauthorized access.
- Maintain extreme vigilance throughout the shift; remain awake, alert, and mobile at all times.
- Act immediately in the event of an emergency, including operating a fire extinguisher and contacting 911/emergency services.
- Perform light site upkeep during patrols, such as trash cleanup and snow removal.
Daytime General Labor (GL) Duties
- Assist with site preparation, demolition, cleanup, and material handling.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Perform basic construction tasks such as digging, grading, framing support, and concrete work assistance.
- Set up and break down temporary work areas, fencing, and safety barriers.
- Conduct on-site traffic control as needed.
- Assist carpenters, equipment operators, and other trades as directed.
- Support snow removal, jobsite weather protection, and winter construction activities (Telluride averages 25 feet of snow per season).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in strict compliance with all safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certifications: OSHA 10 certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to starting). Forklift certification is a plus, but not required.
- Experience: Previous construction, landscaping, or general labor experience required. Experience working on commercial construction projects is preferred.
- Skills: Familiarity with hand tools and power tools, with the ability to operate them safely and effectively. Ability to follow instructions and work effectively both alone (at night) and as part of a team (during the day).
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and punctual attendance are mandatory. A valid drivers license and clean driving record are preferred.
- Traits: Strong work ethic, high level of accountability, and a willingness to learn.
Physical & Environmental Demands
- Mountain Climate: Must be capable of working safely outdoors in Tellurides high-altitude mountain environment, enduring cold temperatures, heavy snow, rain, and direct sun exposure.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 75 pounds.
- Mobility: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods, as well as work safely on uneven terrain, ladders, and scaffolding.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Junction, CO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Grand Junction,CO.
About Aerotek
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
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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