Laborer / Carpenter Helper

Building Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-the-job safety training

PPE provided

Basic tools provided

Job summary

Building Ventures in Austin is seeking a Laborer/Carpenter Helper to support commercial construction crews. You will prep sites, move materials, and assist skilled trades on busy projects while prioritizing safety and reliability.

This role offers on-the-job training, safety meetings, and potential for advancement. Expect early shifts, outdoor work, and physical tasks that build practical carpentry and concrete skills on multiple local sites.

Qualifications

• Previous construction or general labor experience preferred (helping trades, concrete, or site work).
• Able to perform sustained physical work: lift up to 50 lbs, climb, bend, stand, and work on uneven surfaces.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools (hammers, saws, come-a-longs) and ability to follow verbal instructions.
• OSHA 10 within 90 days of hire; valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare commercial job sites - remove trash, debris, and hazards; maintain tidy work areas.
• Handle, load/unload, and move materials (lumber, concrete, rebar) to work areas per instructions.
• Perform minor hand excavation, concrete placement, chipping, backfill, and site leveling.
• Operate material hoists/elevators; install and maintain barricades, ramps, and minor scaffolding.
• Control traffic in and around work zones and signal equipment operators for safe movement.
• Assist carpenters, concrete finishers, and other skilled trades; distribute tools and materials.

Skills

Construction experience

Physical stamina

Hand tools familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Saw

Come-a-long

Hoists/Elevators

Job description

About This RoleJoin a commercial construction crew in Austin, TX as a Laborer / Carpenter Helper. You'll work under the Superintendent and Foreman performing hands-on site prep, material handling, traffic control, and assisting skilled trades across commercial projects. This is physical, outdoor work - be ready to move materials, operate hoists, and support concrete and carpentry crews. We prioritize safety and on-the-job training. You'll attend required safety meetings, follow site directions, and must obtain OSHA 10 within 90 days. This role is a good fit if you want steady field work, practical skills training, and a path to advance on site.What You'll DoClean and prepare commercial job sites - remove trash, debris, and hazards; maintain tidy work areasHandle, load/unload, and move materials (lumber, concrete, rebar) to work areas per instructionsPerform minor hand excavation, concrete placement, chipping, backfill, and site levelingOperate material hoists/elevators; install and maintain barricades, ramps, and minor scaffoldingControl traffic in and around work zones and signal equipment operators for safe movementAssist carpenters, concrete finishers, and other skilled trades; distribute tools and materialsWhat We're Looking ForPrevious construction or general labor experience preferred (helping trades, concrete, or site work)Able to perform sustained physical work: lift up to 50 lbs, climb, bend, stand, and work on uneven surfacesBasic familiarity with hand tools (hammers, saws, come-a-longs) and ability to follow verbal instructionsReliable attendance, punctuality, and ability to work early shifts and overtime when requiredWillingness to attend safety training and obtain OSHA 10 within 90 days of hireQualificationsOSHA 10 (must obtain within 90 days of employment)Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferredAbility to pass criminal background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physicalSilica exam if applicable to assigned tasksHigh school diploma or GED preferredBilingual English/Spanish preferredWhat We OfferWeekly pay and overtime pay availableOn-the-job safety training and paid OSHA 10 supportPPE and basic tools provided while on siteOpportunities for skill development and advancement to skilled-trade helper rolesWork across multiple commercial projects in Austin - steady, local field workReady to Apply?Create your Skillit profile and let Sam, your AI assistant, connect you with top contractors.Apply NowNot Another Job BoardSkillit connects craft workers directly with contractors hiring for your trade. No resumes, no chasing listings. Build your profile once and let jobs find you.Get discovered automatically: Contractors search for talent like you every day.No more chasing listings: Skillit surfaces your profile when a job matches your skills and certs.Sam does the legwork: Your craft hiring assistant works 24/7 to connect you with active hiring contractors.