Laborer / Carpenter Helper

About This Role

Join 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 Do

• • 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

What We're Looking For

• • 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
• • Reliable attendance, punctuality, and ability to work early shifts and overtime when required
• • Willingness to attend safety training and obtain OSHA 10 within 90 days of hire

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10 (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• • Ability to pass criminal background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical
• • Silica exam if applicable to assigned tasks
• • High school diploma or GED preferred
• • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

What We Offer

• • Weekly pay and overtime pay available
• • On-the-job safety training and paid OSHA 10 support
• • PPE and basic tools provided while on site
• • Opportunities for skill development and advancement to skilled-trade helper roles
• • Work across multiple commercial projects in Austin — steady, local field work

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