Laborers for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Heavy Lifting9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED93%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Waste Connections
New Jersey TransitTradeSource, Inc
Time at current job
2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 19,287 profiles for Laborers in Newark, NJ
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $43,600 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,045 – $57,526 yearly
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Construction Laborer
Paterson, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAPesticide Applicator's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipJanitorial ExperienceCivil Service Construction Laborer
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOhmmeterRear Loader TruckConstruction Laborer
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationJourneyman PlumberOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHand ToolsPower ToolsRiggingHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction Worker/Laborer/flagger/
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesACI CertificationCertified Welding InspectorPest Control License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingConstruction InspectionAnalysis SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperiencePlumbingConstruction Laborer
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDemolitionMobile DevicesMaterials HandlingCarpentryConstruction Laborer
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationOSHA 10Skills
Construction ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingDrywallHand ToolsPower Tools
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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: OSHA 10, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: construction laborer, project laborer and civil service 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 9 years of professional experience.
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