Laborer
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 21
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Laborer
Location: Colorado Springs CO (United States Air Force Acacemy)
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
Compensation: $21.48 - $21.48 /hourly
Deadline: May 8 2026
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Laborer at Tessera include:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- $8.78/hr Health and Welfare Benefit
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 22 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development certifications and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking a dependable and hardworking Laborer to support the Base Maintenance Contract at USAFA. This role is essential to maintaining the cleanliness safety and operational readiness of the installation. The Laborer performs a variety of manual tasks including material handling refuse collection snow removal and general facility support.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Assistskilled trades personnel (e.g. electricians plumbers carpenters) with tools materials and basic tasks.
- Perform general maintenance such as cleaning debris removal and site preparation.
- Load unload and transport materials equipment and supplies across the installation.
- Operate basic hand tools and power equipment under supervision.
- Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials.
- Dig fill and tamp earth excavations; level ground using hand tools such as picks shovels tampers and rakes.
- Shovel concrete and snow; spread sand and deicer on icy roads and walkways.
- Clean culverts ditches roofs and gutters tomaintaindrainage and safety.
- Support road patching and minor repair activities as directed.
- Empty outdoor trash cans and cigarette disposal containers; remove litter and debris from designated areas.
- Respond to work orders andassistwith setup or teardown for base events or facility changes.
- Assistwith customer requests such as staging chairs and lighting for events and disposing of used pallets and packing materials.
- Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Performon-call/standby work as needed.
- Follow safety protocols and wearappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE).
- All Other Duties as Assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of general labor or maintenance experience preferred.
- Experience working on military installations or government contracts is a plus.
- Familiarity with basic hand tools and manual labor techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
Union Affiliation:
This position is represented by the the United Association (UA) Local 58.
Date Posted: 04/23/2026*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at
ext. 349 or email.
Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify
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