Laborer Jobs in Huntersville, NC

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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Handyman Technician

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis and were looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and...

Instrument Operator II

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our...

Process Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Equipment used: as stated above, various cutting tools; electronic and other precision measuring instruments; various hand tools; computers and various software including data collection systems....

General Laborer

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Construction Laborer and Operator Technician Pay $20-$25 Job Description We are seeking several laborers and operator technicians to join our team on multiple jobsites in the Charlotte area....

General Laborer - Installation

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration? Hussmann's team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, cold storage...

Handyman / Rental TurnKeys!

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for a handyman that have some experience of below: Painting: Touch ups, drywall repair, installation of drywall, painting corner to corner....

Leaffilter-Gutter Installer-Charlotte

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE OR BE WILLING TO OBTAIN YOUR OWN GUTTER MACHINE LeafFilter the #1-rated professionally installed gutter protection system in America, as rated by leading consumer...

Mechanics ASAP, Materials Loader, Yard laborer

  • Huntersville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Huntersville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Materials Loader, rubber tire loaders Production Yard Laborer, advantage if you are bilingual, equipment operator or have material loading experience but not required....

CNC Machine Operator - Now Hiring

  • Pineville, NC (23 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pineville, NC (23 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Ready for your next exciting, high-growth job opportunity? Manual machinists with computer numerical control (CNC) experience are on the front lines of a tech-driven revolution in the...

Asphalt Plant Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and...

Machine Operator - Now Hiring

  • Pineville, NC (23 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pineville, NC (23 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Ready for new opportunities as a machine operator? Ever worked with machines in industrial settings? Done both? If any of those things are true, you should know that we're hiring people with your...

Maintenance Apprentice Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Job Overview: Performs work as part of a maintenance team in an industrial laundry facility. Follows the Market Center's preventive maintenance schedule in accordance with the equipment...

Commissioning Panel Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 9 days ago

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won't be easy, but it will be worth it. You'll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out...

Hydrovac Operator

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 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...

General Handyman wanted!

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

un General Handyman wanted!...

Demographic Data for Huntersville, NC

Moving to Huntersville, NC? Find some basic demographic data about Huntersville, NC below.


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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Huntersville, NC

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


Highest Education Level

Laborers in Huntersville, NC 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 Huntersville, NC
None
43.5%
Less than 1 year
40.2%
1-2 years
15.2%
4-6 years
1.2%


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