Laborer Jobs in Vanceboro, NC

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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Boiler Operator

  • Kinston, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kinston, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 2 days ago

The Boiler Operator position will work in the Steam Plant. Work involves the operation of steam boilers for heating purposes. Employee serves as shift operator in steam plants of medium size...

Asphalt Plant-Yardman/Laborer

  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 4 days ago

JOB LOCATION: Greenville, NC POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1 PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform general construction tasks involving physical labor at construction projects and plants....

Machine Operator

  • Kinston, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kinston, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and...

FARM HERDSPERSON Trainee/Laborer Pink Hill & Trenton, NC

  • Kinston, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kinston, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 9 days ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

Treatment Plant Operator I

  • Washington, NC (22 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, NC (22 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Summary Responsible for a variety of operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties designed to produce a safe treatment of potable water, and disposal of domestic and commercial waste materials....

FARM HERDSPERSON Trainee/Laborer Pink Hill - Trenton, NC

  • Trenton, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Trenton, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 20 days ago

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an...

Setter/Operator I, 1st Shift

  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Setter/Operator I, 1st Shift (part of Bosch) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars New Bern, NC Pay range: $20.72 - $28.56 Incentive Plan: Annual Bonus Incentive Target %: 1% SHIFT: First BSH Home Appliances...

Laborer For Bricklayers

  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 24 days ago

un LABORER FOR BRICKLAYERS (New Bern) No Company Name compensation: PAID WEEKLY employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Brick and block Laborer Need laborer good pay....

Construction Laborer

  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

un Construction Laborer (CRAVEN COUNTY) No Company Name compensation: PAID WEEKLY employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Construction Laborer Good Pay- must have car and license Principals...

LeafFilter - Gutter Installer - Greenville

  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 45+ 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...

Hydro-X CDL Operator

  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Bilingual CDL Operator

  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Bern, NC (18 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Winning : Do you want to be a winner? Everyone wants to associate with a winner and be part of a winning organization. EnviroVac, a household name in the Industrial Cleaning industry, was started...

Construction Helper

  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Greenville, NC (23 miles from Vanceboro, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Who We Are OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies...

Demographic Data for Vanceboro, NC

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Vanceboro, NC

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


Highest Education Level

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


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