Construction Laborer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Construction Laborer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

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

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Construction Laborer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Construction Laborer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.