How to hire a labour contractor

How to hire a labour contractor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step labour contractor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the labour contractor you need to hire. Certain labour contractor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a labour contractor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a labour contractor that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Labour Contractor	Description	Hourly rate
   Labour Contractor	Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.	$12-19
   Helper	Helpers are employed by families or homeowners to provide overall assistance in the house. They are usually assigned to do household chores such as cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking meals, and tending the garden... Show more	$11-18
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Windows
   • Contract Labor
   • Construction Sites
   • Snow Removal
   • Remodel
   • Manual Labor
   • Flower Beds
   • Demo
   • Mowing
   • Construction Projects
   • Caulking
   • General Maintenance
   • Bobcat

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   Responsibilities:

   • Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place.
   • Assist in most aspects of building a residential home including framing, drywall, HVAC installation, painting, and caulking.
   • Use of safety equipment and PPE.
   • Walk and run long distances each day.
   • Install, run equipment and bury cable underground.
   • Operate backhoes, tractors, and street sweepers.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, labour contractors' average salary in georgia is 46% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level labour contractors 38% less than senior-level labour contractors.
   • Certifications. A labour contractor 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 labour contractor's salary.

   Average labour contractor salary

   $15.44hourly

   $32,121 yearly

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   Entry-level labour contractor salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a labour contractor job description

   A job description for a labour contractor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a labour contractor job description:

   Labour contractor job description example

   General Laborer
   Pay: $24.32/hr starting pay
   Shifts: 12 hour shifts: 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am (rotating) as well as rotating 8 hour shifts during the probationary period.
   
   Sonoco U.S. Paper Mills Corp., Menasha is a national supplier of paperboard and spirally wound core stock. We are now hiring for full-time Entry-Level General Labor positions. Starting pay is $24.32/hour. The pay increases to $25.38 after 60 days worked (probation) and $26.44 after six months of employment. Employees can earn over 27.00/hour when they qualify in a position and have the potential of earning $70,000 in their first year. Employees receive shift differential and double time on Sundays. We are a 24/7 facility.
   
   We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, prescription, and paid vacation. Vacation eligibility begins right away after your probation period.
   
   **New employees that meet eligibility requirements are eligible for up to $2,000.00 in Sign-On bonuses.
   
   Duties include but are not limited to:
   Preparing product Retrieving/placing products Driving tow motor Assisting with paper breaks Separating ribbons on rewinder and/or Lowe rater Retrieving tape rolls Threading rewinder Creating parent roll
   
   Being a safety-conscious value-added team member, working effective with fellow employees, converting and packaging paper rolls to customer specifications. Other duties would include:
   wash-up duties/general maintenance,clean-up and discarding of wet, broken, or damaged paper into the pulper.
   
   We are looking for:
   Excellent attendance, positive attitude, reliability, drive, quality consciousness and a commitment to safety is crucial for the team to achieve success.Qualified applicants must have a good work history, a strong desire to work and the ability to learn.Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.Troubleshooting skills Manufacturing background preferred, but not required.High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.Intermediate computer knowledge and the ability to learn new job-specific programs is a must.Experience with lift trucks is preferred. We will train for you to obtain and maintain company lift truck certification.Performing repetitive duties, including climbing stairs, standing for periods of time, periodically working in hot or cold areas, being able to multitask, and periodically lifting/moving heavy objects.Read and understand manufacturing instructions.Take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
   
   Qualified applicants must be available to work all shifts and rotating schedules.
   
   Qualified applicants must pass drug and background check.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right labour contractor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with labour contractors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit labour contractors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your labour contractor job on Zippia to find and recruit labour contractor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting labour contractors 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 labour contractor

   Once you've selected the best labour contractor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new labour contractor. 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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