General laborer staffing & hiring: find or fill general laborer positions quickly.
Skillit intelligently matches self-perform contractors with vetted general laborers seeking full-time employment.
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Skillit specializes in connecting commercial construction companies with highly skilled general laborers. Skillit ensures you find qualified candidates efficiently, saving valuable time and ensuring your projects are staffed with reliable professionals. With the nation’s largest and fastest-growing database of skilled workers, we provide better-skilled worker data to meet your specific hiring criteria, including skills, experience, assessment scores, and pay expectations.
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Skillit is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing database of skilled workers, boasting 6,000+ general laborers across the U.S. (with more added every day).
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Construction General Labor Jobs (All Skill Levels)
Job Description
Are you a hardworking and dedicated worker looking for well-paying commercial, industrial and civil construction laborer jobs? Skillit, America’s leading AI powered job network, connects skilled workers with top construction companies in the US. General labor jobs of all skill levels are available. These roles require individuals who are willing to perform physically demanding tasks in construction or general labor settings and are capable of handling materials and operating tools while ensuring safety compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in the skilled general/ construction labor industry and gain valuable experience on the job.
Location: Multiple cities across USA
Benefits: Most general construction laborer jobs include paid time off, medical and retirement benefits. Specific benefits will be established by the hiring company.
Responsibilities
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Carry out a wide variety of general labor work, including - shoveling, raking, traffic control, moving materials, form setting, stripping and cleaning concrete forms, pouring concrete, vibrating it, etc.
Maintain cleanliness and organization on the job site.
Follow and comply with MSHA, OSHA, DOT and the company’s safety rules and regulations.
Conduct daily safety checks, including area inspections, pre-shift procedures and JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
Signal operators to align and guide equipment movement in the work areas.
Shovel, rake, spread and level the required earth, aggregates and hot asphalt mix as per grade specifications.
Load, unload, and carry tools, equipment and construction materials to and from work areas.
Develop operative skills and polish them to operate effectively as a team member within an essential skilled labor crew under the foreman's guidance.
Take instructions from and observe the foreman and the laborer crew to understand project requirements and generate maximum efficiency on-site.
Demonstrate a general understanding of all hand and power tools required for construction laborer jobs and their proper use on job sites.
Work closely with the crew in reading roadway plans and standard drawings, constructing and assembling concrete forms, reinforcement steel handling and placing, and finishing and curing concrete.
Report to the construction labor job site on time and prepare to start work.
Ready to work as part of a team and support co-workers or supervisors with other tasks as required.
Qualifications
For Construction General Labor Jobs :
Preferred but not required: experience as a construction laborer, general laborer, or any other similar job. The more experience, the higher the demand.
Ability to do strenuous, physically demanding work like lifting and carrying, in all weather conditions.
Some familiarity with construction tools and materials is helpful.
Know safety directions and willing to abide by them per company policy and regulations.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to be punctual and have reliable transport to job sites.
Willingness to learn new skills while accepting direction and instruction from supervisors.
Flexible regarding hours and opportunities for overtime work.
Work Schedule
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Full time with potential for overtime
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Monday to Friday with flexibility for project needs
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Weekend overtime available
About Skillit
We are America’s largest network of vetted craft workers, trusted by the top ENR, Fortune 500 contractors and specialty trades. Our AI powered tools make it easy to connect with, verify and hire talented craft workers across 40+ metro markets. Our core values of Respect, Ambition and Precision (RAP) are the foundation of how we build a community that elevates skilled trades. We are committed to maintaining a positive and inclusive space for everyone.
If you’re looking for skilled construction laborer jobs with competitive pay and opportunity for growth, set up a profile on Skillit and connect with top construction companies.
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Top ENR and Fortune 500 Contractors
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“Skillit has been key to building a strong hiring pipeline, providing a robust pool of qualified candidates efficiently and effectively.”
Jack Nix
Chief Operating Officer
Shelby Erectors
Frequently asked questions
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Skillit is designed for construction companies with regular craft hiring needs. We charge a flat monthly subscription for unlimited seats and access to all trades in all of the states where Skillit is live.
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Right now Skillit supports General Laborers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Carpenters, Concrete Workers, Welders, Drywall Installers, Electricians, Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters and Superintendents.
We’re onboarding new trades all the time based on demand.
If you're looking for work, complete your profile, and join the waitlist. We'll contact you first when we support your trade!
If you're looking to hire, please get in touch. We're rapidly growing and will let you know when we'll be ready to support you.
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Every craft professional on Skillit has undergone a rigorous onboarding process. Craft pros first have to create a detailed profile. We collect and verify dozens of data points, including skills, work history, professional references, and valid certifications.
We’re different from job boards and local temp agencies because these data points are available to you to review via their profile.
Craft professionals also do a phone interview with our community team, phone number and email verification process and many workers also choose to verify their craft skills by taking one or more of our proprietary craft skill assessments. -
Right now, Skillit is live in Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, Arizona, Louisiana and Alabama.
We’re opening new markets all the time based on demand. Get in touch and help bring Skillit to your state.
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