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Construction Laborer job description template

A construction laborer supports building projects by preparing sites, moving materials, operating basic tools and equipment, and assisting skilled trades. They keep job sites clean and safe and help crews stay productive from groundwork to cleanup. Copy this template, replace the bracketed parts, then run it through the free JD Analyzer.

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Construction Laborer

About the role

[Company Name] is hiring a Construction Laborer to support our crews on [residential/commercial] projects. You will prepare job sites, move and stage materials, assist skilled trades, and help keep every site clean and safe. This is a great opportunity for a dependable, hardworking person who wants to learn and grow in construction.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and clean up job sites, including removing debris
  • Load, unload, and move materials and tools
  • Assist carpenters, masons, concrete finishers, and other trades
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, and light equipment safely
  • Dig, backfill, and compact soil as directed
  • Mix, pour, and spread concrete or other materials
  • Set up and take down scaffolding, barricades, and signage
  • Wear required PPE and follow all safety rules
  • Report hazards, injuries, and equipment problems to the foreman

Requirements

  • Commitment to job site safety and wearing required PPE
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Reliable transportation to job sites and punctual attendance
  • Ability to perform essential tasks such as lifting materials up to [XX] lb, working outdoors in various weather, and working at heights, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Willingness to learn new tasks and tools
  • Ability to work as part of a crew

Nice to have

  • Previous construction or landscaping experience
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • Experience operating equipment such as skid steers or compactors
  • Valid driver's license

Pay

[Pay range] · [Benefits summary]

Pay transparency

Many states, including CA, CO, NY, WA, and IL, require a good-faith pay range in job postings, and some projects carry prevailing wage rules, so check your state's rules before posting.

See the rules for your state in HR laws by state.

Write a more inclusive posting

  • Replace 'strong men wanted' or 'laborer guys' with neutral language like 'construction laborer'
  • State the actual lifting weight and working conditions, and only include those that are essential
  • Do not require prior experience if you train on the job; say 'we will train the right person' to widen your pool

Hiring a construction laborer?

Prepare the interview too: 15 questions, red flags and questions to avoid.

Construction Laborer interview questions

Frequently asked questions

What should I ask a construction laborer in an interview?

Ask about safety, PPE, tools they have used, and reliability with early start times. Situational questions about unfamiliar tasks and heat illness reveal judgment on the job.

How should physical requirements appear in a construction laborer job description?

Describe the real lifting weights, outdoor conditions, and height work if they are essential functions. Add that reasonable accommodations are available, consistent with the ADA.

Do construction laborers need OSHA 10?

Federal OSHA does not require it for every laborer, but some states, cities, and project owners do. Check your state's rules and project contracts, and list it as required only where it applies.

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