Day Labor Opportunities

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking day labor associates for assignments across Thurston County, including Olympia. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with potential increases up to $25.00 per hour depending on the assignment.

Assignments vary from day-to-day to up to a week, typically day shifts starting early in the morning. Most roles are on-site at local job sites such as landscaping, construction, or general labor projects.

Qualifications

• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Enjoy outdoor work in varying weather.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel and perform physical tasks.
• Follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Have reliable transportation to job sites.
• Previous landscaping, construction, warehouse, or general labor experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lawn maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, and landscape upkeep.
• Site cleanup before, during, and after projects.
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials.
• Using basic hand tools safely.
• Sweeping, shoveling, raking, and labor tasks.
• Assisting skilled tradespeople with projects.
• Setting up and cleaning up work areas.
• Following safety procedures and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Dependable

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Job description

Day Labor Opportunities

Starting at $20.00/hr | Thurston County, WA

Find the Right Opportunity with Express

When you apply with Express Employment Professionals, you're not applying for just one job. Our recruiters work with dozens of local employers and will help match your skills, experience, and career goals with opportunities that fit what you're looking for.

Whether you're looking for temporary work, evaluation-to-hire, or a long-term career opportunity, we'd love to get to know you.

Express is Always Recruiting for Day Labor Associates!

Day Labor is one of the positions we recruit for year-round. We're always looking to connect with dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy staying active and working outdoors or on a variety of job sites.

Our Day Labor opportunities support local businesses, contractors, landscaping companies, property management companies, and construction crews throughout Thurston County. Many assignments are short-term, but some can lead to long-term employment for dependable associates.

Common Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary by assignment but may include:

• Lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, and general landscape upkeep
• Site cleanup before, during, and after construction or landscaping projects
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials
• Using basic hand tools safely and effectively
• Sweeping, shoveling, raking, and general labor tasks
• Assisting skilled tradespeople with projects as directed
• Setting up and cleaning up work areas
• Following safety procedures and supervisor instructions

Qualifications

We're typically looking for candidates who:

• Are dependable and have a strong work ethic
• Enjoy working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Can lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Are comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and performing physical work
• Can follow directions and work well as part of a team
• Have reliable transportation to job sites
• Previous landscaping, construction, warehouse, or general labor experience is helpful but not always required

Position Details

Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour, could be up to $25 per hour depending on the assignment.

Schedule: Assignments may be day to day, or up to a week at a time.Most positions will be day shift and some starting as early as 7AM.

Location: All positions are within Thurston County, with most opportunities located in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Rochester, and surrounding communities.