General Laborer

About This Role

Join a hands-on General Labor role in Columbia, SC earning $20–$30/hr. You’ll perform site setup and cleanup, handle materials, and provide day-to-day support to carpenters, masons, and other contractors. This is outdoor, physical work on active construction sites. You will work under a Foreperson, follow site safety procedures, and report incidents. Basic construction knowledge and a willingness to work in changing weather and high-stress conditions are required. OSHA 10 assistance is available if needed.

What You'll Do

• • Perform setup and cleanup tasks at the job site, including removal and proper disposal of construction debris
• • Load, unload, move and store materials; assist with deliveries and staging of supplies
• • Clean and sanitize jobsite trailers, common areas, and interior/exterior project sites
• • Provide labor support to carpenters, masons, and specialty contractors as directed by the Foreperson
• • Navigate varied jobsite terrain and maintain housekeeping to keep work areas safe and organized
• • Report all safety incidents, injuries, hazards, and near-misses to the Foreperson and Safety Leader

What We're Looking For

• • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and construction experience
• • Hands-on experience with site clean up, loading/unloading material, and general construction tasks preferred
• • Able and willing to work outdoors in high-stress environments and extreme weather fluctuations
• • Physically fit: able to lift 50+ lbs, stand for long periods, bend, and climb as needed
• • Follow safety procedures; OSHA 10-hour certification recommended (assistance provided if needed)

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• • OSHA 10-hour construction certification recommended — assistance available
• • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites
• • Ability to pass a drug screen and provide required identification/certificates upon hire

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay: $20–$30/hr based on experience, with overtime opportunities
• • Weekly pay with direct deposit available
• • Assistance obtaining OSHA 10-hour construction certification and paid safety onboarding
• • PPE provided or reimbursed and basic tool support
• • Consistent local jobsite assignments in the Columbia area and potential for advancement

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