Laborer Jobs in Urbana, IL

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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HAZMAT Field Service Technician / General Laborer

  • Savoy, IL (4 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Savoy, IL (4 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Clean Harbors in Urbana, IL is seeking a HAZMAT Field Services Technician / General Laborer to join our safety conscious team....

Laborer, General - Sunrise FS - Leverett, IL

  • Champaign, IL (1 mile from Urbana, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Champaign, IL (1 mile from Urbana, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at GROWMARK, INC. in Champaign, Illinois, United States Job Description SALARY RANGE:$16.00-$25.00 Sunrise FSisheadquartered in Virginia, Illinois, with branches in Cass, Champaign, Clark,...

Construction Helper

  • Champaign, IL (1 mile from Urbana, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Champaign, IL (1 mile from Urbana, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Looking for the best Carpenter, Drywaller, Roofer, Concrete, Carpet laying person out there in Champaign. I have an immediate remodeling job that will last one month. you don't have to speak...

007487-Drag Line Operator

  • Fairmount, IL (20 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairmount, IL (20 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

Laborer, General - Sunrise FS - Dewey, IL

  • Dewey, IL (14 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dewey, IL (14 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 8 days ago

SALARY RANGE: $16.00 - $25.00 Sunrise FS is headquartered in Virginia, Illinois, with branches in Cass, Champaign, Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Mason and Vermillion counties. Sunrise FS has about 200...

Laborer, Tank Maintenance (Seasonal) - Illini FS - Urbana, IL

  • Urbana, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 17 days ago

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $18.00 Illini FS is headquartered in Urbana, Illinois with branches in five eastern Illinois counties. Illini FS has about 200 employees and approximately 6,000 customers....

Quality CMM Operator

  • Rantoul, IL (14 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rantoul, IL (14 miles from Urbana, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Rantoul, US-IL Rate: 24 Type: Permanent Quality CMM Operator CMM Operator Job Summary: The CMM Operator / Quality Technician is responsible for performing precision dimensional...

Environmental General Laborer

  • Urbana, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Clean Harbors in Urbana, IL is seeking an Environmental General Laborer to join our safety conscious team....

Demographic Data for Urbana, IL

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Urbana, IL

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Urbana, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
Associate's Degree
11.8%
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 Urbana, IL
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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