Laborer Jobs in New Bedford, MA

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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Water Pollution Control Plant Manager & Chief Operator

  • Somerset, MA (13 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Somerset, MA (13 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Town of Somerset Water Pollution Control Plant Manager & Chief Operator The Town of Somerset seeks applicants for the position of Water Pollution Control Plant Manager & Chief Operator. This is a...

Travel General Laborer Nights $18 - $19

  • Wareham, MA (15 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Wareham, MA (15 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Travel General Laborer Nights $18 - $19 SPAR is growing our overnight construction team! We are hiring full-time laborers who is hard working and reliable....

Asphalt Paving laborer

  • Mashpee, MA (23 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mashpee, MA (23 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience based. employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Laborer Asphalt Paving laborer wanted. No experience required. Principals only....

Gutter Installer

  • Seekonk, MA (24 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seekonk, MA (24 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Take accurate measurements of the building's roofline to determine the necessary length and number of gutters needed Cut gutters to size using specialized tools, such as a...

General Laborer

  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 4 days ago

One of our clients in Plymouth has an IMMEDIATE need for a General Laborer to work in a production/manufacturing environment....

Handyman

  • Falmouth, MA (16 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Falmouth, MA (16 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago

un Handyman (Falmouth) Distinctive Property Services 303 PALMER AVENUE near Minot Street compensation: $26 - $32.00 per hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Handyman We are a...

Manufacturing Operator

  • Raynham, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raynham, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Kelly is in search of Manufacturing Operators to work for a Johnson & Johnson company in Raynham, MA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career! We can help you get...

Construction Laborer

  • Raynham, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raynham, MA (22 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Description: ABOUT THE ROLE Holcim is looking for laborers to work on our road crews....

General Laborer

  • Rochester, MA (9 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rochester, MA (9 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 9 days ago

General Laborer for Railcar Production Job Description Aerotek is hiring immediately for a laborer/skilled worker in Wareham, MA!...

Telecom Construction Laborer

  • East Freetown, MA (8 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • East Freetown, MA (8 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 15 days ago

sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment Install and repair aerial telecommunications cable Safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers...

Operator - X-Ray Components - 1st shift

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 17 days ago

File, deburr machines or clean parts using hand tools Measures machine parts, ceramic and metal components, sub-assemblies, assemblies for conformity to drawings and specifications....

Machine Operator - 2nd shift

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 17 days ago

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our...

Handy man yard person

  • Tiverton, RI (12 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tiverton, RI (12 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 20 days ago

un Handy man yard person (Tiverton) compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Labor Seeking a self motivated person for all around property maintenance for small...

Cleanwater Operator

  • Sandwich, MA (24 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Sandwich, MA (24 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 22 days ago

., utility laborer) Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with operations maintenance Experience as a laborer or operator Good personality to interact with clients Experience in any utility...

Construction Laborer

  • Fall River, MA (11 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (11 miles from New Bedford, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment. Mix and pour concrete as needed. Ensure the cleanliness and safety of the work area....

Demographic Data for New Bedford, MA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in New Bedford, MA

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


Highest Education Level

Laborers in New Bedford, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.0%
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 New Bedford, MA
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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