Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

HireQuest Direct

Construction Laborer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $14–$16/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Columbia, TN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

Career Insights for Construction Helper / Worker

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Tennessee data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.

$43,532 / year median in Tennessee

+14% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Construction Laborer Job Description We are always hiring dedicated Construction Laborers to join our team. You will be responsible for loading and unloading frequently heavy materials, and follow directions from supervisors and other skilled tradesmen. To do well in this role you should be physically fit, reliable, and be a hard worker.

Construction Laborer Responsibilities:

Care for construction equipment and machines. Help equipment operator, carpenters, and other skilled labor when necessary. Prep construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards. Load or unload construction materials. Put together and take apart temporary structures, such as scaffolding. Remove, fill, or compact earth. Follow instructions from supervisors. Assist craft workers. Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary. Perform site clean-up.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person