Construction Laborer
160 job openings in WNY on Indeed.com on 4.30.23
Average salary: $18/hr to $25/hr with little or no experience
Outlook: 5% growth with over 100,000 openings nationally 2021-2031 (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Job Titles: General Laborer, Installer, Construction Helper/Laborer
Training Options:
For many laborer positions a high school diploma is enough to get started and get experience.
To gain skills before going to work: Erie 1 BOCES Building Maintenance (200 hour program), Buffalo School Adult Ed Home Improvement Course, Erie Community College Building Trades 1 year certificate program, Alfred State Heavy Equipment Operations
Skilled Contraction Trades require apprenticeships typically through labor unions which vary from 3-5 years https://www.buffaloniagaratrades.com/individual-trades
Right Fit: Mechanical aptitude, interest in working outdoors. Physically capable of heavy work. Creative problem solving
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Make it stand out.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.