Construction Laborer job description template
Construction laborers keep job sites running: they move materials, prep and clean up sites, dig, handle demolition and support the skilled trades. Strong laborer posts are honest about the physical work and the hours, say whether experience is needed, and explain how someone can learn a trade and move up.
Construction Laborer
Full-timeYour Company is hiring construction laborers to support our crews on residential and commercial projects. You'll load and unload materials, help with demolition and site prep, run basic equipment and keep job sites clean and safe. No experience? We'll train reliable people who are ready to learn, and laborers who show up and pick up skills can move into trade roles. If you like working outdoors and seeing a project come together, apply today.
What you’ll do
- Load, unload and carry lumber, block, drywall and other materials around the site
- Assist carpenters, masons and other trades with setup and tasks as directed
- Dig trenches and footings, then backfill and compact soil by hand or with equipment
- Tear out drywall, flooring, framing and fixtures during demolition
- Set up and take down scaffolding, barricades and safety signs
- Operate jackhammers, plate compactors, concrete mixers and other basic equipment
- Mix, pour and spread concrete under the direction of the crew lead
- Haul debris to the dumpster and keep walkways clear so the site stays safe
What we’re looking for
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stay on your feet all day in all weather
- Reliable transportation to job sites, which change from week to week
- Willing to wear required safety gear: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and work boots
- Able to follow directions and safety rules, and to ask when you're unsure
- Punctual and dependable, since crews count on everyone being there at start time
Nice to have
- OSHA 10 construction safety card
- Flagger certification if required in our state
- Previous work on a construction, demolition or landscaping crew
- Forklift or skid steer experience
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday with early-morning starts. Some Saturdays and longer days when weather or deadlines require.
What we offer
- Paid OSHA 10 training
- Hard hat, safety glasses and gloves provided
- Overtime pay during long weeks
- Paid weekly
- A clear path into apprentice and skilled trade roles
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Construction Laborer our company is hiring construction laborers to support our crews on residential and commercial projects. You'll load and unload materials, help with demolition and site prep, run basic equipment and keep job sites clean and safe. No experience? We'll train reliable people who are ready to learn, and laborers who show up and pick up skills can move into trade roles. If you like working outdoors and seeing a project come together, apply today. What you’ll do • Load, unload and carry lumber, block, drywall and other materials around the site • Assist carpenters, masons and other trades with setup and tasks as directed • Dig trenches and footings, then backfill and compact soil by hand or with equipment • Tear out drywall, flooring, framing and fixtures during demolition • Set up and take down scaffolding, barricades and safety signs • Operate jackhammers, plate compactors, concrete mixers and other basic equipment • Mix, pour and spread concrete under the direction of the crew lead • Haul debris to the dumpster and keep walkways clear so the site stays safe What we’re looking for • Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and stay on your feet all day in all weather • Reliable transportation to job sites, which change from week to week • Willing to wear required safety gear: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and work boots • Able to follow directions and safety rules, and to ask when you're unsure • Punctual and dependable, since crews count on everyone being there at start time Nice to have • OSHA 10 construction safety card • Flagger certification if required in our state • Previous work on a construction, demolition or landscaping crew • Forklift or skid steer experience Schedule Full-time, Monday through Friday with early-morning starts. Some Saturdays and longer days when weather or deadlines require. What we offer • Paid OSHA 10 training • Hard hat, safety glasses and gloves provided • Overtime pay during long weeks • Paid weekly • A clear path into apprentice and skilled trade roles
Screening questions for a construction laborer
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- Do you have reliable transportation to job sites across our service area?Yes / No · required
- When can you start, and are you available for occasional Saturdays?Short answer · required
- Tell us about any construction, landscaping or other physical work you've done.Paragraph
Construction Laborer interview questions
- What kind of physical or outdoor work have you done before?
- It's your first day and the crew lead is busy. What do you do while you wait for direction?
- How do you stay safe when you're working around heavy equipment?
- Tell me about a time you stayed late or came in early to get a job done.
- Have you used tools or equipment like a jackhammer, plate compactor or skid steer?
- Is there a trade you'd like to learn, and why?
- How would you get to job sites that are spread across the area?
Tips for hiring a construction laborer
- For laborers, reliability matters more than experience. Ask references whether the person showed up on time, every day.
- Do a paid trial day on a real job site. You'll learn quickly who works steadily and follows safety rules.
- Put the pay, start time and the safety gear you provide right in the post. Laborer applicants compare those details first.
- Mention any path into a trade, such as paid OSHA training or apprenticeship sponsorship. It attracts people who want to stay and grow with you.