Why this matches you
What is a Skilled Construction Craft Laborer?
A Skilled Construction Craft Laborer does hands-on work on building sites and supports many parts of a construction project. They load and move materials, dig and grade ground, use hand and power tools, help set forms, pour concrete, and clean work areas. Their work helps keep projects moving, sites safer, and structures built properly.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Construction Laborers typically ranges from
$42,447
to $79,477 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $59,371.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Operate pumps or compressors.
- Clean equipment or facilities.
- Maintain construction tools or equipment.
- Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
- Install plumbing or piping.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Perseverance
- Cautiousness
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
How to apply
Pick up the application in person at Local 78 JATC during the recruitment period and return it in person by 4:00 p.m. on December 3, 2026. Only 100 applications will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have 8th grade education or higher.
- Must be physically able to do the work of a Skilled Construction Craft Laborer, including lifting and carrying an aggregated weight of 94 lbs. of material for 30 feet and restacking it to a height of approximately 54 inches off the ground; using a shovel to load approximately half of a cubic yard of material into a wheelbarrow, wheeling it 30 feet, and depositing it into a container; working at heights of 50 feet or more; working in confined spaces; and working in extreme temperatures.
- Must be able to pass a medical/fit test to wear personal protective equipment at all times.
- Must be a resident of the five boroughs of New York City or Long Island.
- Must provide a military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable.
- Applications must be picked up in person during the recruitment period and returned in person to Local Union #78 JATC by 4:00 p.m. on December 3, 2026.
- Only 100 applications will be distributed, on a first-come, first-served basis. Recruitment will be offered for 10 business days or until 100 applications have been issued, whichever comes first.
More information
Contact Local Union 78 at (212) 227-4803 for further information.
- Organization
- Local Union 78
- Phone
- (212) 227-4803