Laborer Commercial Construction

Construction Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Construction Company in Philadelphia is seeking a dependable Construction Laborer to support our commercial team with daily site activities, material handling, and cleanup. You will assist supervisors, carpenters, and trades to keep projects moving smoothly.

The role requires strong work ethic, ability to lift 50–100 pounds, and good reading/writing skills. This is a hands-on, safety-conscious position on active job sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction experience.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• General knowledge of construction practices and jobsite safety.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to read and write effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain commercial construction sites for daily work.
• Load, unload, move, stage, and organize materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist carpenters, supervisors, and trades with tasks.
• Support site setup, breakdown, and daily construction needs.
• Operate basic hand and power tools safely and properly.
• Identify and report safety hazards on site.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tool operation

Reading & writing

Job description

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.

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 jobsitePerform 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.