Laborer Jobs in Illinois

Perform basic tasks on site that require significant physical activity. One of the most essential functions laborers are responsible for is cleaning up and preparing construction sites before and after work each day to maintain a safe and organized work environment. They also load and unload materials, install markers to shift traffic patterns around the worksite, and assist craft workers as necessary. They follow plans and instructions from supervisors and other higher-ranking personnel.

Laborers do not require much training, but may still perform a variety of tasks with a wide range of supplies, including simple tools like shovels and more complex equipment such as pavement breakers or jackhammers. The most common types of projects they are involved in are building or tearing down structures, constructing roadways, and digging tunnels and mineshafts.

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Demolition Laborer

  • CWF Restoration
  • Elmhurst, IL
  • 1 day ago
Demolition Laborer Join our team for an amazing career pathway opportunity with no prior experience needed!...

Home Improvement/Handyman

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 9 hours ago
Experienced, Skilled, dependable individual for our Professional Home Repair company. Small projects to complete Kitchen/Bath remodel. Skills: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling, painting....

Environmental Services Assistant Handy Man Temp

  • Charter Senior Living of Poplar Creek
  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • 2 days ago
POSITION: Environmental Services Assistant SUPERVISOR: Executive Director Why Charter Senior Living? It truly feels like a family at Charter. The residents are an extension of my family now. I...

Handyman/ Remodeler/ Home Repair Technician

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
. #1 Experienced Handyman/ Remodeler/ Home Repair Technician. W-2 or 1099 Positions possible. Work in the Western Suburbs. Opportunity for Full Time, Part-Time or as needed....

Home Improvement Handy Man Wanted

  • Voorhees Siding and Window
  • Galesburg, IL
  • 2 days ago
Voorhees Siding and Window is currently seeking applicants for the position of Home Improvement Handy Man. Truck Included. We are looking for a jack of all trades in home improvement to join our...

Construction helper

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
Construction company looking for helper needed clean the jobsite demo mix mortar Basic English and car

Construction Laborer

  • Litwiller Excavating Llc
  • Niles, IL
  • 6 hours ago
CONSTRUCTION LABORER Click the Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn icons to share this job with your friends or contacts. Click the Twitter icon to tweet this job to your followers....

Window Treatment Installer

  • The Shade Store
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
ABOUT THE SHADE STORE At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless...

Carpenter / Construction Worker

  • Korte
  • Collinsville, IL
  • 3 days ago
High School Diploma Residential carpentry, concrete or farm experience preferred Prior maintenance/handyman experience is a plus Valid driver's license required. READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?...

Production Laborer - Morris, IL

  • Oldcastle APG
  • Morris, IL
  • 4 days ago
Job ID: 408400 Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn...

Construction General Labor

  • Decatur, IL
  • 4 days ago
Construction General LaborerPeopleReady of Decatur, IL is now hiring Construction General Laborers!...

Truck Driver Training for Construction Worker

  • Roehl Transport
  • Watseka, IL
  • 4 days ago
No more seasonality to your work - truck drivers are needed year-round. it doesn't matter your position - from foreman to general laborer, at Roehl, you can be a skilled professional truck driver....

Truck Driver Training for Construction Worker

  • Roehl Transport
  • Ashton, IL
  • 4 days ago
No more seasonality to your work - truck drivers are needed year-round. it doesn't matter your position - from foreman to general laborer, at Roehl, you can be a skilled professional truck driver....

Handyman

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 4 days ago
Must have experience as Painter / Carpenter / Handyman / Plumbing / Electrical /Maintenance technician. Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm....

Bilingual Handy Man, Maintenance Personel, Personal de mantenimiento

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
Looking for a knowledgeable individual that can help maintain several properties through out Chicago. Must Own tools Vehicle Must have knowledge of most areas of building maintenance minor...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Illinois

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

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Laborers in Illinois offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (45.7%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (20.1%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (14.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (11.0%)
  • Master's Degree (3.9%)
  • Some College (2.8%)
  • Some High School (2.0%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.3%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Laborers in Illinois
  • 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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