Laborer Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Warehouse Labor - General Labor - Saw Shop Operator

  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 3 hours ago

48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and...

Cage Welding Machine Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 hours ago

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Regular use of hand tools & power tools Forklift and Crane use and certifications. Coordinate the flow of materials for machine....

CNC Operator

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 15 hours ago

Company Information: 3form is the leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry. We specialize...

Machine Operator - Laser Tube Cutting

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Machine Operator - Laser Tube Cutting At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and...

Operator 2

  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (10 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 1 day ago

We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a...

Laborer/Operator - Tooele

  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Overview POSITION AVAILABLE: Laborer/Operator LOCATION: Tooele, Utah Do you crave an environment where you're appreciated and rewarded for your hard work?...

Lead Home Service Technician/Handyman

  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tooele, UT (20 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 4 days ago

If you have 10 or more years of paid experience in general carpentry and handyman work, we want to hear from you....

Offline Manufacturer Operator-Days (SLC)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago

Offline Operator-Days (SLC)Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect...

Water Operator I

  • West Jordan, UT (2 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Jordan, UT (2 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 5 days ago

Schedule: Operations Crew - Four 10-hour shifts, 6:00 am - 4:30pm Tuesday - Friday (every Monday off) Construction Crew - Four 10-hour shifts, 6:00 am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday (every Friday off)...

Asphalt Roller Operator - Elam Const

  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT (1 mile from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

Overview****Asphalt Roller Operator**Elam Construction, a Summit Materials LLC company, is looking for Roller Operators to work in Durango, Colorado and surrounding areas. In this position you...

Asphalt Roller Operator

  • North Salt Lake, UT (15 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT (15 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

B.H. Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Asphalt Roller Operator to work in various asphalt construction settings while adhering to all current safety standards. This position requires frequent...

Asphalt Paver Screed Operator

  • North Salt Lake, UT (15 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT (15 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

B.H. Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Asphalt Paver Screed Operators to work in various asphalt construction settings while adhering to all current safety standards. This position requires...

Terminal Operator

  • Murray, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Murray, UT (8 miles from Salt Lake City, UT)
  • 6 days ago

tools Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations to calculate loads going into trucks Ability to use terminal equipment and computerized systems....

Production Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Duties may include: Assembles/processes product, parts and assemblies using hand tools, customized tooling, and/or semi-automated equipment....

Heavy Equip Operator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment, including picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws....

Demographic Data for Salt Lake City, UT

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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


Highest Education Level

Laborers in Salt Lake City, UT offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.2%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
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 Salt Lake City, UT
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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