Construction Laborers for hire in San Jose, CA
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 San Jose, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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2,125
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 7%
- Construction Experience
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
- Mears Group
Largo Concrete
Arco Construction
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,125 profiles for Construction Laborers in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Construction Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $58,418 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,918 – $92,439 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
General Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CDL CCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipConstruction ExperienceGeneral Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipBussingConstruction Worker
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Forklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFLUENTConstruction Installer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsConstruction Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationAerial Lift CertificationJourneyman PlumberDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsLaborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementFLUENTOperations
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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 85 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 construction experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for construction laborers?
Common licenses or certifications for construction laborers include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to construction laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to construction laborers include: general laborer, laborer and epoxy floor installer.
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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a construction laborer?
Most construction laborers have 9 years of professional experience.
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