Construction General Laborer / Skilled Construction Worker
Location: Oklahoma City, OK & Surrounding Project Sites
Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | Project-Based Position Type: Temporary / Long-Term Construction Opportunity
Work Location: In Person Position Classification: Safety-Sensitive High-Tier Commercial Construction Opportunity
We are currently seeking dependable, experienced, and safety-minded Construction General Laborers and Skilled Construction Workers for opportunities supporting our clients construction projects throughout the Oklahoma City area. This is a higher-tier construction assignment intended for candidates who take their work seriously, understand the expectations of an active commercial jobsite, and can meet strict client screening and safety requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Responsibilities will vary based on the project, construction phase, and needs of the assigned crew. Duties may include:
- Assisting with commercial construction projects
- Performing general construction labor
- Supporting carpenters and other skilled tradespeople
- Preparing work areas before construction begins
- Loading and unloading construction materials
- Moving and staging materials throughout the jobsite
- Maintaining organized material and equipment areas
- Performing demolition and cleanup work
- Removing construction debris
- Assisting with framing and carpentry work
- Helping with concrete preparation and placement
- Assisting with formwork
- Performing basic measuring and layout
- Cutting materials according to supervisor instructions
- Operating common hand tools
- Operating approved power tools
- Assisting with installation work
- Helping assemble or dismantle temporary structures
- Supporting ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work when properly trained
- Maintaining clean walkways and safe work areas
- Following superintendent, foreman, and supervisor instructions
- Participating in daily safety procedures
- Reporting unsafe conditions immediately
- Completing additional construction duties as project needs change
Skilled Construction Experience
Candidates being considered for the $18.00/hour skilled classification may have experience in areas such as:
- Commercial construction
- Carpentry – Rough carpentry, Finish carpentry, Wood framing, Metal framing
- Concrete – Form setting, Concrete finishing, Drywall, Demolition, Remodeling, Restoration
- Roofing, Masonry, Waterproofing, Door and hardware installation
- Millwork installation, Trim work
- Site preparation, Blueprint familiarity, Construction layout, Accurate measuring
- Material staging, Scaffolding, Mechanical lifts, Construction equipment
Tool Experience
Strong candidates should be familiar with basic construction tools. Depending on experience, this may include:
- Tape measures, Levels, Squares, Hammers, Pry bars, Utility knives, Wrenches
- Socket sets, Drills, Impact drivers, Circular saws, Reciprocating saws, Grinders
- Rotary hammers, Demolition tools, Fastening systems, Ladders, Scaffolding
Employees must only operate tools or equipment they are trained and authorized to use.
What We're Looking For
- Previous construction experience
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable attendance
- Consistent punctuality
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Basic knowledge of construction tools
- Ability to accurately use a tape measure
- Ability to work independently when instructed
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crew
- Strong awareness of jobsite safety
- Willingness to learn new construction skills
- Ability to adapt as project needs change
- Professional attitude
- Respect for supervisors and coworkers
- Reliable transportation to assigned jobsites
Work Environment
This is a physically demanding construction position. Candidates should be prepared to work:
- On active commercial construction sites – Indoors and outdoors
- In hot weather, in cold weather, in dusty environments, around construction equipment, around moving materials, at elevated heights when properly trained, on ladders or scaffolding when required, around multiple trades working at the same time
- Job locations may change depending on project needs.
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be capable of performing the essential duties of construction work. This may include:
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking throughout construction sites
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing
- Carrying materials, pushing and pulling
- Repetitive physical activity
- Using hand and power tools
- Working from elevated areas when required
- Performing physically demanding tasks throughout the workday
Safety-Sensitive Position
Employees may work around:
- Power tools, heavy equipment, elevated work areas, construction vehicles, building materials, temporary structures, active construction operations
- Employees must take safety seriously and follow all client, project, and OSHA‑related jobsite procedures.
Employees may be required to wear PPE including:
- Hard hat or approved safety helmet
- Safety glasses
- High‑visibility vest
- Work gloves
- Work boots
- Hearing protection
- Additional task‑specific PPE
Pre‑Employment Screening Requirements
This assignment requires a higher level of pre‑employment screening than many standard construction positions. Candidates must successfully complete all required screening before being placed on assignment. Requirements include:
- National criminal background check
- 10‑panel drug screen
- Social Security number verification
- E‑Verify / employment authorization verification
- Review of applicable criminal‑history information
- Any additional project‑specific screening required by Nabholz
- Additional screening may be required depending on the specific project location. For example, school, healthcare, financial, government, or other regulated projects may carry additional eligibility requirements.
Background Screening
Background results are reviewed according to the requirements established by Nabholz and the specific project. Certain criminal convictions may affect eligibility depending on:
- Type of offense
- Severity
- Age of the offense
- Number of offenses
- Relationship of the offense to the work
Specific project requirements: Candidates should not assume they automatically qualify or automatically fail based only on having a prior conviction. Final eligibility will be determined after the required background screening and review process has been completed.
Drug Screening
Candidates must successfully complete the required 10‑panel drug screen before beginning work. Because this is a safety‑sensitive position, employees must meet the client's drug‑free workplace requirements. A medical marijuana card does not automatically exempt a candidate from the drug‑testing requirements applicable to this safety‑sensitive assignment. Candidates should understand and accept the screening requirements before moving forward with the hiring process.
What Makes a Strong Candidate?
- Show up every day
- Arrive on time
- Come dressed and prepared for construction work
- Listen to supervisors
- Follow safety procedures
- Know basic construction tools
- Take accurate measurements
- Work with a sense of urgency
- Avoid unsafe shortcuts
- Ask questions when unsure
- Respect other trades
- Keep work areas organized
- Take care of tools and equipment
- Communicate problems quickly
- Maintain a professional attitude
- Take pride in completed work
- Want to continue developing construction skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $16.00/hour for Construction General Laborers
- $18.00/hour for Skilled Construction Workers
- Full‑time construction opportunities
- Commercial construction experience
- Professional jobsite environment
- Opportunity to work alongside skilled tradespeople
- Exposure to multiple phases of construction
- Opportunity to expand your trade knowledge
- Long‑term project potential
- Opportunity to prove yourself on higher‑tier assignments