Laborer Commercial Construction

Construction Company

Laborer Commercial Construction

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a dependable and experienced Construction Laborer to join our commercial construction team. The Laborer will support field supervisors, carpenters, and skilled trades with daily construction activities, material handling, site preparation, cleanup, and general labor.

    The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction experience, a strong work ethic, knowledge of commercial jobsite practices, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in an active construction environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    Prepare and maintain commercial construction sites for daily work

    Assist carpenters, supervisors, and skilled trades with assigned tasks

    Load, unload, move, stage, and organize materials, tools, and equipment

    Assist with deliveries and material placement throughout the jobsite

    Perform demolition, removal, and disposal of materials as directed

    Assist with general construction and installation activities

    Operate basic hand and power tools safely and properly

    Help measure, prepare, and handle construction materials

    Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

    Assist with site setup and breakdown

    Support project teams with daily construction needs

    Follow instructions from site supervisors and project management

    Identify and report safety hazards or jobsite concerns

    Follow OSHA, company, and project-specific safety requirements

    Wear required PPE and maintain a safe work environment

    Perform other construction duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Minimum 5 years of construction experience

    Previous commercial construction experience preferred

    General knowledge of construction practices, materials, tools, and jobsite safety

    Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools

    Strong work ethic and dependable attendance

    Ability to follow directions and work effectively with a team

    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

    Reliable transportation

    Ability to read and write effectively

    Ability to lift and carry 50–100 pounds

    Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

    Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work in various positions

    Ability to safely work on ladders, scaffolds, and elevated surfaces

    Comfortable working on uneven surfaces and at heights

    Adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction

    Ability to work safely around construction equipment, materials, and multiple trades

    Physical Requirements

    This is a physically demanding position. Candidates must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb. The ability to handle materials weighing 50–100 pounds for significant portions of the workday is required.

    What We're Looking For

    We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, safety-conscious Construction Laborer who takes pride in their work and can provide dependable support to our commercial construction teams. The ideal candidate works well with others, follows direction, maintains a clean and safe jobsite, and is willing to take on a variety of construction tasks to help keep projects moving efficiently.