Laborers for hire in San Jose, CA

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    1,614

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting10%
    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED84%
    Associate's degree11%
    Vocational or technical training4%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years28%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Tucker Construction
    Center for Employment Opportunities
    Advanced Enterprises Electrical
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year25%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years46%

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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026

Laborer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $61,497 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,503$83,113 yearly

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  • Driver class A

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

    Campbell, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerClass DPlumbing LicenseFood Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceDriver's License

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperiencePublic SpeakingMicrosoft Outlook CalendarHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Window installer

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLFlagger CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOTR
  • General Laborer

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Construction Worker

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationLoader OperationSkid Steer Loader

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipQuality AssuranceMicrosoft Office
  • Laborer

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseElectrical LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationElectrician Apprentice

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceComputer Operation

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What's the average time to fill a laborer role?

The average time to fill a laborer role is 87 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: heavy lifting, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a laborer?

Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Forklift Certification.

What are some job titles related to laborers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: driver class a, window installer and construction worker.

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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a laborer?

Most laborers have 15 years of professional experience.

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