What does a Lead Laborer do?
As a Laborer you provide physical labor on a construction site. Under direct supervision, you will be expected to safely operate machinery and be responsible for its maintenance and upkeep. You will assist skilled trades as needed and load and unload deliveries to the work site. In addition, you will maintain a safe job site by removing any hazards.
You could be the ideal candidate if you have a GED or H.S. diploma and some experience as a laborer able to operate a variety of tools and machinery and can lift over 50 pounds and do repetitive movements with little break in between. You must be willing to work in all types of weather including extreme conditions and can pass a drug screen before an offer an be extended.
- Be at the job site on time
- Provide assistance on the site as needed
- Perform care and maintenance of assigned tools
- Load and unload materials
- Remove hazards from the job site
- Assemble scaffolding
- Perform physical labor on construction sites
- Clean job sites
- 0-2 years of experience as a laborer
- Must be able to lift 50+ pounds
- Ability to pass a drug screen
- Able to do repetitive movements _ bend, lift, in one shift with little break in between
- Willingness to work a varied schedule each week
- Able to work in all types of weather include extreme conditions
- Operate a variety of tools and machinery
- Must be dependable
- Must have reliable transportation
Lead Laborer Salaries
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Lead Laborer Career Path
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Lead Laborer Insights
Brook Street“the person managing me was very organised and friendly and worked in my best interest.”
JE Dunn Construction“Pay was good but not worth what you had to go through to get it!”
Chicago Zoological Society“It should be the best place to work and instead it is extremely stressful and your career will be crushed by insecure bosses”
Delphinus Engineering“Decent opportunities to learn a trade not the best option to learn a trade but possible.”
PVR Research“I felt like I was personal friends with the CEO and I enjoyed knowing everyone.”
PetSmart“I love animals and I got to help pet owners take care of their animals.”
The Best Connection“I'm a good team member and I can work on my own well if needed.”
City of Scottsbluff (Nebraska)“I had a lot of fun working with everyone and I was taught a lot of great things.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of laborers
Depending on the industry, during the workday, a laborer may operate machinery, remove debris, build structures, perform landscaping work, use specialized equipment, lay asphalt or concrete, prepare surfaces for building, move or stack items, load and unload transport vessels, and many other physical tasks.
Yes, laborers are always needed. Nearly every industry relies on some form of labor to make it run, whether it's in building its workspace, maintenance, repair and upkeep, landscaping, or moving its products. It's relatively easy to become a laborer because anyone with physical stamina and willingness to work hard can move into this field.
Yes, working as a laborer is often challenging and physically demanding. Laborers often work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Depending on the work, they may be required to lift heavy things, climb ladders, or carry things overhead. Laborers may work on shifts, including early morning hours or overnight.