Laborer Jobs in North Carolina

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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Building / construction experience is required Full size truck, van, and/or trailer preferred Ability to work in outside conditions such as; heat, cold, snow, and rain Excellent customer service skills...

Senya Tech Ltd./Senya Crushers (senyacrushers.com) is a small aggregate processing construction equipment manufacturer in Raleigh, NC. We are extremely innovative, pioneering the MICRO Aggregate...

General Laborer - Billboard Installer

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 3 days ago

Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a birds eye view? Our Lamar office in Greensboro, North Carolina is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring...

Directional Boring Driller/ Operator

  • Pineville, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pineville, NC
  • 7 hours ago

For you NEW Directional Boring Driller/ Operator Dynetek Solutions LLC Location Pineville Posted date 2 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Production Job Type...

CNC Lathe Operator

  • Mebane, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mebane, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Sandvik Coromant is looking for a CNC Lathe Operator - 2nd Shift Location: Mebane, NC Sandvik Coromant is part of the global Sandvik engineering family of companies and is at the forefront of...

Haul Unit Operator

  • Rougemont, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Rougemont, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Line of Business: Aggregates 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...

Machine Operator Glass Shop

  • Matthews, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry,...

Machine Operator II Glass Shop

  • Matthews, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Matthews, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry,...

Lift Truck Operator - Material Flow Department

  • Thomasville, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Thomasville, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As...

Laborer - Skilled

  • Lumberton, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Role Overview: Laborer - Skilled As a Laborer - Skilled at UIG, you will be an essential performing specialized tasks across various areas, including roadway construction, bridge building, concrete...

Hydro-X Hydrovac CDL Operator

  • Asheville, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 12 hours 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...

Press Brake Operator

  • Clayton, NC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Clayton, NC
  • 13 hours ago

Job Title: Press Brake Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team in a dynamic machine shop environment. This role requires expertise in operating...

Handyman, labor

  • Waxhaw, NC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Waxhaw, NC
  • 17 hours ago

Semi retired contractor looking for handyman.Some of my projects are on historical buildings. Must be drug free, no smoking or vaping on the projects. 18-22$ hr. Dependable transportation,on time...

Fiber Glass Production Operator

  • Shelby, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelby, NC
  • 1 day ago

Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) is one of the largest glass fiber manufacturers in the world, with manufacturing and sales in all three major world regions (Americas, Asia and Europe). The Glass Fiber...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Laborer Jobs in North Carolina

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


Highest Education Level

Laborers in North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.6%
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 North Carolina
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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