Laborers for hire in San Jose, CA
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2,998
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Heavy Lifting
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 86%
- Vocational or technical training
- 5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Safeway
- Mears Group
Arco Construction
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Laborer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $55,645 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,020 – $73,688 yearly
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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 SkillsFLUENTLaborer
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 ManagementFLUENTOperationsConstruction 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 SkillsCarpenter/Laborer
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsBasic Math
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for laborers?
Common licenses or certifications for laborers include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and CPR.
What are some job titles related to laborers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to laborers include: general laborer, epoxy floor installer and railroad 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a laborer?
Most laborers have 10 years of professional experience.
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