Laborer Jobs in Oakland, NJ

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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FULL TIME and PART TIME Construction General laborers

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Construction General Laborers General Contractor looking to hire new general labors for structural concrete and steel work. Jobsite locations in Queens, Bronx & Manhattan....

Asphalt Paving Laborer

  • Tallman, NY (9 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Tallman, NY (9 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

ASPHALT PAVING Experienced labor needed related to all phases of paving work (Raking / tamping / etc.) Full time Must be reliable and have own transportation Drivers License required Pay Based on...

Temporary Industrial Laborer

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up...

Handyman

  • New Rochelle, NY (24 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (24 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Handyman New Rochelle, NY, United States...

Handyman and Equipment Transporter

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to transport, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive,...

Auxiliary Operator

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our...

Laborer Needed

  • Ossining, NY (23 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ossining, NY (23 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Laborer Needed (Maryknoll) compensation: 150 Looking to hire someone this Saturday and Sunday to help with some debris removal and hard scaping around a project site....

City Laborer

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire one (1) City Laborer to serve under the direction of the Director of Facilities....

Welding Operator

  • Leonia, NJ (17 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leonia, NJ (17 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Title Welding Operator Description Perform Laser, TIG, EB and/or Micro-TIG Welding. Check equipment calibration through performance of daily samples. Inspection of welds. Perform a small amount of...

Maintenance Handyman / Personal De Mantenimiento

  • East Orange, NJ (17 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (17 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Buscamos a un/a tecnico/a de mantenimiento confiable y practico/a para unirse a nuestro equipo! Si tienes experiencia en reparaciones basicas y resolucion de problemas, nos gustaria saber de ti!...

Field Operator Lead

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Description Exodigo is bringing state of the art technology, equipment and excellent employees to set the new gold standard for non-intrusive utility discovery and mapping. Our subsurface mapping...

Full-Time Handyman Position - North & Central New Jersey

  • Union, NJ (23 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union, NJ (23 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

- How long have you been doing handyman/maintenance work?...

Masonry Laborer

  • White Plains, NY (24 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (24 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

MUST HAVE 15 YEARS OF HIGH-END EXPERIENCE; DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS, YOU WILL NOT GET A RESPONSE AND PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Job highlights Qualifications Proven...

Boiler Operator - Various Shifts

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Boiler Operator - Various Shifts The Boiler Operator inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain generation of a continuous supply of steam. Inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers...

Masonry Laborer

  • Monsey, NY (10 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monsey, NY (10 miles from Oakland, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

MUST HAVE 15 YEARS OF HIGH-END EXPERIENCE; DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS, YOU WILL NOT GET A RESPONSE AND PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. Qualifications Proven experience as a mason...

Demographic Data for Oakland, NJ

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Oakland, NJ

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


Highest Education Level

Laborers in Oakland, NJ 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 Oakland, NJ
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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