How to hire a construction craft labour

How to hire a construction craft labour, step by step

Here's a step-by-step construction craft labour hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a construction craft labour job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new construction craft labour
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a construction craft labour, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect construction craft labour also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of construction craft labour salaries for various roles:

   Type of Construction Craft Labour	Description	Hourly rate
   Construction Craft Labour	Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.	$10-22
   Helper/Apprentice	Helpers/apprentices are skilled employees who are responsible for performing various tasks that are related to the construction industry while learning the trade from a skilled employer. These employees must assist skilled tradesmen by performing general construction duties while following the rules and safety regulations of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)... Show more	$12-19
   Trades Helper	As a Trades Helper, your duties will include obtaining parts and equipment for supervising tradesmen. You will have to carry out some complex routine tasks involving the use of machinery and equipment... Show more	$10-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Demolition
   • Scaffolding
   • Asphalt
   • Power Drills
   • DIG
   • Physical Tasks
   • Excavations
   • Tampers
   • Physical Labor
   • Caulking
   • Torches
   • Power Grinders
   • Hoists
   • Structural Components

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform physical tasks for projects such as building, heavy construction, excavation and demolition.
   • Used portable air compressor to operate 90-pound breakers, jackhammers, tampers, and chipping guns.
   • Travele and work in different malls throughout Philadelphia for the same demolition process.
   • Assist other craft laborers with erection of scaffolding, removing asbestos and hazardous waste, etc.
   • Brake up pavement with air hammer and dig ditches, preparing for laying and removing pipe.
   • Install sewer, water, and storm drain pipes, and place concrete and asphalt on roads.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your construction craft labour job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A construction craft labour can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, construction craft labours' average salary in oklahoma is 60% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level construction craft labours 55% less than senior-level construction craft labours.
   • Certifications. A construction craft labour with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a construction craft labour's salary.

   Average construction craft labour salary

   $15.39hourly

   $32,017 yearly

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   Entry-level construction craft labour salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a construction craft labour job description

   A construction craft labour job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a construction craft labour job description:

   Construction craft labour job description example

   We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
   
   RES offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401K + employer match, life insurance and AD&D, Employment assistance program, paid time off, fitness center membership, apprenticeship opportunities for craft licensing, professional development, and overtime opportunities.
   **Qualifications:**
   
   + Reliable transportation
   
   + Pass a pre-employment drug screen
   
   We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not providing visa sponsorship or hiring individuals who will need visa sponsorship in the future.
   
   **Anticipated base salary range:** Dependent on position/work experience
   
   The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, and work location.
   
   **Physical requirements and environment:**
   
   The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those you encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   Your position may involve Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
   
   While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; see and hear. You will also experience outside weather conditions.
   
   We maintain a drug-free workplace. You must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
   
   _RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._
   
   ReqID:
   req2811-OTHLOC-Cg9cYfwj

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5. Post your job

   To find construction craft labours for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any construction craft labours they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level construction craft labours with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   To find construction craft labour candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as constructionjobs.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting construction craft labours requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new construction craft labour

   Once you've decided on a perfect construction craft labour candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new construction craft labour. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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