Laborers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED98%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
6-10 years50%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Clifton ConstructionAkins excavatingAll American ConstructionTime at current job
1-2 years60%Less than a year20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,877 profiles for Laborers in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $41,406 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,068 – $57,020 yearly
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Laborer/Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPR+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsGenral Laborer/ restoration tech
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CElectric Pallet Jack CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsGeneral Laborer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeCosmetology License+1 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLaborer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationCDLEPA CertificationASE CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementGreen construction laborer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingFood Service ExperienceFood ProductionDemolition Laborer
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSecret ClearancePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingUnloadingLoading
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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?
The average time to fill a laborer role is 88 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, heavy lifting and organizational skills.
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, laborer/operator and green construction laborer.
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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 6 years of professional experience.
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