Construction Laborer vs Painter
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Pay
Construction Laborer
$44,700 typical, a year
Most Construction Laborers earn $41,600 to $48,900 a year.
From 582 postings that list pay
2,708 open jobs now
Painter
$44,400 typical, a year
Most Painters earn $41,600 to $63,000 a year.
From 45 postings that list pay
259 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Construction Laborers and Painters.
What each one does
Construction Laborer
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing rubble and debris.
- Load, unload, and transport construction materials and equipment.
- Dig trenches and excavate areas using hand tools or equipment.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, or other materials.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Assist skilled workers with various tasks on the job site.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Painter
- Apply paint, stain and other finishes to walls, ceilings and furniture.
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks.
- Mix paints and other materials according to specifications.
- Clean up paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with management to modify colors of paint, stain or varnish.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Construction Laborer
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
More common in Construction Laborer postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Heavy Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Trencher Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Excavators 1 in 10 postings
- Material Handling 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 1 in 15 postings
Painter
Asked for in both
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
More common in Painter postings
- Painting 9 in 10 postings
- Drywall 1 in 10 postings
- Wall Patching 1 in 10 postings
- Ladder Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Spray Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Sealing and Caulking 1 in 10 postings
- Color Matching 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Construction Laborer
Skilled Laborer/Groundman
Wanzek Construction$22 - $26/hr Employer statedBakersfield, CaliforniaDriver's LicenseCDLDirectional DrillingSkilled Laborer
Wanzek Construction$22 - $24/hr Employer statedNormangee, TexasSolar PVLockout/TagoutGeneral Laborer
Waste managementPay not stated Parkersburg, WV, United States OnsiteDriver's LicenseMaterial HandlingConveyor
Painter
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