Laborer Jobs in District of Columbia

A Laborer in the construction industry plays a crucial role in all types of construction projects. They perform a variety of physical tasks such as digging trenches, setting up scaffolding, cleaning up construction sites, operating hand and power tools, and assisting skilled craft workers (like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers) with their duties. Not only do they help in the preparation and cleaning of the construction site, but they also aid in loading and unloading materials, equipment, and tools. Because of the physical nature of the job, a Laborer must have strength, endurance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.

The skills required for this role typically include proficiency with construction tools and equipment, the ability to perform heavy manual labor, and a solid understanding of construction methods and safety practices. In terms of qualifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is often required. While not always necessary, a certification such as the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety certification can make a Laborer more attractive to prospective employers. Before becoming a Laborer, one might have roles such as a Construction Helper, Warehouse Worker, or General Laborer to gain experience in performing manual labor tasks and using construction tools and equipment.

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5hrs Yard Laborer Needed for $100 Cash Pay - June 12 at 10:30 AM

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

un 5hrs Yard Laborer Needed for $100 Cash Pay - June 12 at 10:30 AM (Haymarket) compensation: $20 per hour Job Details: - Digging - Additional instructions will be provided at the job site ** All tools...

Building Laborers Needed Painters/Repair

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Roofer / Roofers / Framer / Framers / Framing / Construction / Assembly / Installer / Installers / Full Time / Part Time / Business Opportunity / Carpenter / Carpentry / Shed / Sheds / Play / Play Systems...

Door Installer

  • DC
  • 2 days ago
  • DC
  • 2 days ago

Door Installers Needed (Exterior, Patio, Interior, Barn, Storm, And Security Doors) RFI facilitates over 400,000 installations annually across the country. With a network of over 1,500 independent...

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Handyman / Errand Runner for Property Manager - needed in D.C.

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Independent contractor part time position. We are a family run property management and land lording company. We always have small odd jobs that need to be done. We pay per job, and the pay is very...

Operator I - Wastewater

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Maintain lawns and outdoor facilities through operation of mowers, pruning equipment, and other hand tools....

Operator II - Wastewater

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Operator II - Wastewater City of Snoqualmie, WA Location Washington Posted date 4 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Production Salary: $36.46 - $49.22 Hourly...

Pressure Washer for Handyman Company

  • DC
  • 6 days ago
  • DC
  • 6 days ago

Pressure Washer for Handyman Company Location: Northern Virginia Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time About Us: We are looking to hire a high-quality pressure washer for our Northern Virginia handyman business...

Labor/Construction worker

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 days ago

Labor/Construction worker (Washington DC) compensation: $50 an hour Looking to hire someone who has been working and sweating all day. Someone who hasn't showered yet. It's a special labor job, a...

Handyman/Assembly

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago

Handyman/Assembly (DC) compensation: $275 per day Looking for an individual experienced in handyman type work....

Vehicle Software Test & Development Engineer/Operator

  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 23 days ago

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than...

Remote Work

About us: Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing...

Door Installer

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

un Door Installer (Ashburn) compensation: Piece Work employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Door Installer Door Installer's Needed (Exterior, Patio, Interior, Barn, Storm, And...

Gutter Installer

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE OR BE WILLING TO OBTAIN YOUR OWN GUTTER MACHINE LeafFilter the #1-rated professionally installed gutter protection system in America, as rated by leading consumer...

Handyman with a truck

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Handyman with a truck (Hillcrest) compensation: With pay I need a handy man with truck to meet me in Hillcrest DC and deliver approximately 150 brick pavers. I can help load and load....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

Moving to District of Columbia? Find some basic demographic data about District of Columbia below.


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Salary for Laborer Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Laborers in District of Columbia offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Laborers in District of Columbia
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%



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