Construction Laborers for hire in Columbia, SC
Find construction laborers who assist in various stages of building projects by performing tasks such as material handling, site preparation and basic repairs, while demonstrating skills in teamwork, communication and safety compliance. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Columbia, SC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years12%3-5 years20%Current company
Malamute construction84 Lumber
AISTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years23%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Construction Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $38,004 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,295 – $49,303 yearly
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Laborer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementClinical Laboratory Scientist LicenseClinical Laboratory Technician License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingConstruction Laborer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DASE CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseBackflow CertificationNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsQuality ControlMaterial TestingConstruction Materials TestingTraditional Material TestingOil & GasConstruction Worker
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVegan CuisineConstruction Worker
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Lift TruckForkliftLoader OperationMachiningManufacturingWarehouse ExperienceConstruction Laborer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DrivingCommercial VehicleDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCommercial DrivingSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceTree TrimmingTrimming (Gardening Technique)Commercial Roofer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementChemical Handling Safety ProceduresHazmatHazardous Material Handling
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What's the average time to fill a construction laborer role?
The average time to fill a construction laborer role is 90 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do construction laborers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a construction laborer include: communication skills, heavy lifting and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a construction laborer?
Common licenses or certifications for construction laborers include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to construction laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction laborers include: construction worker, construction laborer / equipment operator and general laborer.
What level of education is common for a construction laborer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a construction laborer in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a construction laborer?
Most construction laborers have 13 years of professional experience.
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