This is the traditional entry-level position that would begin your career path. The Laborer is the engine that makes each project run. Even the most experienced Superintendent or Project Manager began his or her career as a Laborer, so you’re in good company. The Laborer is a support role to other skilled trades.
The definite benefit of this is the Laborer gets exposure to and experience in nearly all crafts the industry has to offer. When you are ready, you will develop your skills in a particular trade and then your growth truly begins.
- Perform numerous tasks involving dexterous use of hands and hand tools such as tying rebar, cutting wood, using sophisticated power tools, dismantling formwork, etc.
- Signal operators of construction equipment.
- Place and help finish concrete
- Position, join, and align pipe sections.
- Erect scaffolding, shoring and braces to job and safety standards.
- Brush and/or spread paints or other compounds over surfaces for protection.
- Remove formwork from set concrete
