Laborer Jobs in Utah

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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Shed Installer

  • Backyard Products
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 9 days ago
  • West Valley City, UT
  • 9 days ago

Building / construction / framing / installation experience Work vehicle with cargo/towing capacity of 1500+ lbs Air tools (nail gun, compressor, etc.)...

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Hydrovac Operator

  • Badger Daylighting
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 17 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 17 days ago

Are you enthusiastic about safe excavation and skilled in operating hydrovac equipment? Join the Badger team as a Hydrovac Operator! In this role, you'll use high-pressure water and vacuum systems...

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Traffic Control Laborer (Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84116)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 11 hours ago

This positon will serve Salt Lake County Job Description Summary The Traffic Control Laborer is responsible for supporting construction and roadwork crews by ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow...

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Laborer/Groundman

  • MasTec Communications Group
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 22 hours ago

In addition, you will: Responsible for various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with the use of hand tools like shovels, rakes, and picks...

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Remodeling Construction Worker Job Opening

  • Janke Construction LLC
  • Farmington, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Farmington, UT
  • 1 day ago

REMODELING LABORER OPENING! Growing Remodeling Company seeking knowledgeable and motivated individual. This individual needs to have good communication and customer service skills....

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Laborer

  • Beacon Group
  • Hill Air Force Base, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hill Air Force Base, UT
  • 1 day ago

POSITION INTRODUCTION: The laborer will primarily perform tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience....

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Handyman / Remodel Pro

  • Property Capital Management LLC
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

. - Utilize personal hand tools for general tasks (no specialist tools required). - Use a smartphone to receive task information, update tasks, and follow through to completion....

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Helper/Laborer

  • Combustion & Control Service (CCS)
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

We are a commercial and industrial mechanical contractor looking for HVAC/Boiler installation helpers/laborers....

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Water System Operator

  • Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District
  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Taylorsville, UT
  • 2 days ago

tools and heavy equipment Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and respond to urgent situations Physical ability to perform demanding labor and lift up to 70 lbs Work...

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Operator

  • Idaho Asphalt Peak Asphalt
  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 2 days ago

Operator Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc. (IAS) is a leading asphalt supplier and marketer in the Inland Northwest and Pacific Northwest Regions. With plants in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon,...

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Mainline Trackhoe Operator - Lehi/Orem/Eagle Mtn

  • Sunroc
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 2 days ago

Overview Operate with Precision as a Mainline Trackhoe Operator at Suncore Construction & Materials! Are you skilled in operating heavy equipment and seeking a role where safety and teamwork...

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Grounds person/Laborer

  • Kilgore
  • Corinne, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Corinne, UT
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a GROUNDS PERSON/LABORER to join our Corrine, UT location....

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General Laborer

  • Hadco Construction
  • Lehi, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 3 days ago

Work Environment: Work in an outdoor environment subject to changing & seasonal weather extremes. Employee must be able to perform job duties typical of an outdoor setting with appropriate climate...

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Handyman/Construction

  • Dunning and Son's Handyman Services LLC
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 4 days ago

Handyman/Construction Responsibilities General Carpentry: Framing, installing baseboards, trim, molding, and subfloor repairs....

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General Laborer

  • Labor Finders
  • Midvale, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Midvale, UT
  • 4 days ago

Well if you have any of these skills, interests, and abilities in you, then we'd love to talk to you about a great opportunity as a General Laborer./p...

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Utah

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Utah offer the following education background
High School or GED
42.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Associate's Degree
12.0%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
2.6%
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 Utah
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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