Free construction laborer job description template
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Construction Laborer job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Construction Laborer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Construction Laborer who does the physical work on a jobsite, from site cleanup and material handling to helping skilled trades. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Clean and prepare construction sites
- Load, unload and carry materials and equipment
- Build and take down scaffolding and temporary structures
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools
- Help skilled workers such as carpenters and masons
- Follow safety rules and jobsite instructions
- Keep the work area orderly at the end of each day
What you need
- Able to lift [weight] and work outdoors in all weather
- Reliable transportation to jobsites
- Willingness to learn and follow safety rules
- Safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines [before or after hire]
Nice to have
- Experience on a construction crew
- Valid driver's license
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Hartman Builders, a small residential building company.
Hartman Builders is hiring a Construction Laborer for new home framing and site work (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. start). You'll move materials, help the framing crew, keep the site clean and learn the trade. We provide tools, safety gear and OSHA safety training.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a construction laborer does
A construction laborer does the physical work on a jobsite, from site cleanup and material handling to helping skilled trades. Typical duties include:
- Clean and prepare construction sites
- Load, unload and carry materials and equipment
- Build and take down scaffolding and temporary structures
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools
- Help skilled workers such as carpenters and masons
- Follow safety rules and jobsite instructions
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says employers often require a safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines. Say in the posting whether you require it before hire or will help the person get it after.
Training: Learned on the job; training length depends on the work.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Laborers and Helpers.
How much does a construction laborer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What safety training does a laborer need?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says employers often require safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines. Decide whether you will require it before hire or pay for it after, and put that in the posting so applicants know.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.