Laborers for hire in Kansas City, KS
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 89%
- Vocational or technical training
- 7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Express Employment Professionals
- MEARS GROUP
JE Dunn Construction
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $46,395 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,338 – $66,563 yearly
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Construction Worker
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention Qualified+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementGeneral Laborer
Shawnee, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
CDL CNon-CDL Class CClass EElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceHandyman ExperienceGeneral Laborer
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRail TransportationRail FreightForklift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipLift TruckGeneral Laborer
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
HazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipFood Service ExperienceReach TruckLaborer local 1290
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Forklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsPainter/Laborer
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPallet JackMaterials HandlingShipping & Receiving
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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?
The average time to fill a laborer role is 86 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do laborers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a laborer include: communication skills, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for laborers?
Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, Forklift Certification and OSHA 10.
What are some job titles related to laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: general laborer, construction worker and laborer local 1290.
What level of education is common for a laborer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a laborer in Kansas City, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 8 years of professional experience.
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