Laborer Jobs in Leola, PA

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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Sports Equipment Installer

Specialty Contractor is seeking experienced sports equipment installers to join our team. Growing gym renovation business is seeking technicians with experience in set-up and installation of a...

Operator, Reactor Supervisor

  • Palmyra, PA (24 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Palmyra, PA (24 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 13 days ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the...

Reactor Operator

  • Delta, PA (24 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Delta, PA (24 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 14 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

General Laborer

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Description Aerotek is hiring for a general laborer/traffic controller dedicated to keeping workers, motor vehicles, and pedestrians safe during all projects....

Travel General Laborer Nights $18 - $19

  • Lititz, PA (7 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lititz, PA (7 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 2 days 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....

General Laborer With Overtime And Prevailing Wage Rate Opportunities

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Lancaster Asphalt Systems, Inc., has been a longstanding, family-run business in Lititz, PA for 50 years. We have successfully employed full time and part time seasonal workers for many years. We...

PAVING OPERATOR ASSISTANT (Manheim Location)

  • Manheim, PA (14 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manheim, PA (14 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 4 days ago

If you enjoy working outside, understand the importance of attention to detail, have a commitment to team success and want an opportunity for growth within a company with 80+ years of success,...

Machine Operator

  • Manheim, PA (14 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manheim, PA (14 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Job ID: 508383 Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside....

Epoxy Flooring / Concrete Polishing Foreman & Laborers (Construction)

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 5 days ago

QuestMark, a division of CentiMark Corporation, is the nation's largest self performing flooring contractor and the leading provider of polished concrete, epoxy, urethane, and exterior coatings...

Machine Operator - Restock PM Shift

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Machine Operator - Restock PM Shift Manual Labor Reading, PA, US 15 days ago Requisition ID: 3895 S&S ACTIVEWEAR - Join Us at Our Warehouse in Reading, PA - Your Next Career Adventure Awaits!...

Production Laborer

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Purpose: This position is responsible to manufacture, process, assemble, inspect, transport, pack, and/or ship materials per work instructions, standards, and / or guidelines. Essential Functions:...

Heavy Industrial Operator, Morgantown, PA

  • Morgantown, PA (16 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Morgantown, PA (16 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Machine Operator / Furnace Operator - Morgantown, PA JOB DESCRIPTION: Set up, run and trouble-shoot machinery in a safe and efficient manner that is used to process titanium revert and create...

General Laborer 16-18HR

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Outside laborers needed in Reading, PA $16HR - Weekly pay! A growing construction company is looking for construction laborers in the Reading, PA area....

CNC Operator - 1st Shift Direct Hire

  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Reading, PA (22 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: CNC Operator Pay Rate: $20 -28/hr First and Second Shift Available 1st shift: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm) 2nd shift: Monday - Friday (3:00pm - 11:30pm) Opportunity for...

General Laborer

  • Birdsboro, PA (21 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Birdsboro, PA (21 miles from Leola, PA)
  • 10 days ago

tools and/ or power equipment....

Demographic Data for Leola, PA

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Leola, PA

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


Highest Education Level

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


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