What does a Construction Laborer do?
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Perform routine maintenance on tools and work areas.
Summed up from 30 recent Construction Laborer job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Heavy Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- PPE Usage 1 in 10 postings
- Trencher Operation 1 in 10 postings
- Scaffolding 1 in 10 postings
- Excavators 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- CDL 2 in 10 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 25 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 55 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,562 open Construction Laborer jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas362 open
- California167 open
- North Carolina141 open
- Florida133 open
- Ohio114 open
Typical pay $44,700 a year (most between $42k and $49k). See the full salary breakdown