Laborer Jobs in Wellington, FL

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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General Laborer

  • Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 1 day ago

General laborers assist in providing support to other warehouse roles as needed, including providing warehouse, production, and service support....

Construction Laborer - Travel Required

  • West Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 8 days ago

POSITION: CONSTRUCTION LABORER Check out our YouTube Video!...

Construction Laborer

  • West Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Trillium Construction is looking for General Laborers in Royal Palm Beach Florida....

Traffic Construction Worker II

  • Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Palm Beach, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Performs skilled work in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and in the operation of complex equipment; may be assigned to act as a lead worker. Work involves building...

Hydro-X Hydrovac CDL Operator

  • West Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (8 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 17 days ago

POSITION AVAILABLE Hydro-X Hydrovac CDL Operator HydroExcavators, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the environmental industry. From Senior Management to the "boots on the...

Machine Operator Production - Nights

  • Riviera Beach, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

watch our Realistic Job Preview Video Position operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment. This may include moving raw material handling to the production line, and/or filling,...

Revit Operator

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (FL) office is looking for a Structural Revit Designer with 3+ years of experience to join our structures team. Responsibilities This individual will be...

Street Sweeper Operator I

  • Lake Worth, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lake Worth, FL (10 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

This position is part of Public Employee Union (PEU). Based on a 40 hour work week with a pay of TBD. This position will work at Public Services Building located at 1749 3rd Avenue South, Lake...

Machine Operator (Night Shift)

  • West Palm Beach, FL (7 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (7 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Job ID: 507612 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside....

Utilities Operator - Jupiter, FL

  • Jupiter, FL (16 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jupiter, FL (16 miles from Wellington, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Knowledge of plant operations, building and fire codes, building construction techniques, materials applications, proper use of tools, and safe work practices and techniques....

Demographic Data for Wellington, FL

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21,536,064
615,315

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Wellington, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Laborers in Wellington, FL offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.2%
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 Wellington, FL
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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