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How to hire a site worker

Site worker hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring site workers in the United States:

  • There are currently 3,779 site workers in the US, as well as 34,602 job openings.
  • Site workers are in the highest demand in Sumter, SC, with 3 current job openings.
  • The median cost to hire a site worker is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new site worker to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a site worker, step by step

To hire a site worker, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a site worker:

Here's a step-by-step site worker hiring guide:

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

    The site worker hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a site worker 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 site worker that fits the bill.

    This list presents site worker salaries for various positions.

    Type of Site WorkerDescriptionHourly rate
    Site WorkerConstruction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.$8-16
    Construction ApprenticeConstruction apprentices are individuals who are trained by experienced professionals for entry-level tasks involving the trade of construction work on the job. Their complimentary training experience helps them to become skilled in a specific trade by combining hands-on work and classroom learning, as they apply the lessons learned through working... Show more$15-33
    Helper/ApprenticeHelpers/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
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Safety Regulations
    • Technical Support
    • Safety Procedures
    • Construction Sites
    • Equipment Operation
    • Hazardous Materials
    • RAN
    • Crisis Calls
    • Manual Labor
    • DOT
    • Recycle
    • PPE
    • Water Truck
    Responsibilities:
    • Coordinate and accomplish successful meetings and inspections with OSHA officials to ensure construction sites are operating according to government codes.
    • Execute daily operations of asphalt paving machine.
    • Work preparing surface area, pouring and finishing asphalt driveways
    • Deliver optimal operational efficiency and workforce productivity by leading maintenance efforts for all onsite equipment and vehicles for consistent performance.
    • Deliver optimal operational efficiency and workforce productivity by leading maintenance efforts for all onsite equipment and vehicles for consistent performance.
  3. Make a budget

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

    • Location. For example, site workers' average salary in oklahoma is 53% less than in new york.
    • Seniority. Entry-level site workers 49% less than senior-level site workers.
    • Certifications. A site worker 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 site worker's salary.

    Average site worker salary

    $12.45hourly

    $25,886 yearly

    Entry-level site worker salary
    $18,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 16, 2025

    Average site worker salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$36,176$17
    2Alaska$34,599$17
    3Pennsylvania$32,813$16
    4Maryland$27,862$13
    5Delaware$27,577$13
    6Indiana$26,295$13
    7South Dakota$25,710$12
    8North Carolina$25,440$12
    9Tennessee$24,454$12
    10Iowa$24,156$12
    11Florida$23,408$11
    12Arkansas$22,188$11
    13South Carolina$19,621$9

    Average site worker salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Lockheed Martin$36,543$17.5710
    2Waste Connections$29,772$14.3119
    3Walgreens$29,658$14.26
    4Aerotek$29,258$14.07210
    5Kinsley Construction$29,015$13.953
    6HITT Contracting$28,973$13.931
    7PeopleReady$28,776$13.8393
    8Wyoming$28,431$13.673
    9Procopio$27,290$13.12
    10Mayor Ethan Berkowitz$27,251$13.10
    11Waste Management$26,546$12.766
    12Durham Housing Authority$26,348$12.67
    13Mass Markets$25,072$12.05
    14OnBrand24$25,045$12.04
  4. Writing a site worker job description

    A job description for a site worker 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 site worker job description:

    Site worker job description example

    Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, just 15 minutes southwest of Denver, Colorado. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.
    Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00/hour

    We are hiring Home Care Workers to join our award-winning retirement community. Do what you love...without the travel. All of our clients live within our gated retirement community and are within walking distance. Our Caregiver team supports our residents in all aspects of daily living, right in their homes on our beautiful campus!

    **How you will make an impact:**

    + Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living

    + Support residents by performing routine housekeeping tasks, meal planning and preparation, pet walking and feeding, closet organization, and kitchen chores.

    + Escorting residents to appointments and social activities

    + Promotes psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationships

    **What we offer:**

    + Gated community with 24/7 security.

    + No travel- all clients are residents of our community within our gates.

    + Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO

    + 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.

    + Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.

    + Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.

    + A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.

    + Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices

    + A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

    **What you will need:**

    + High School diploma or GED required.

    + 1 year of experience as a care provider serving the senior population is required.

    Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
  5. Post your job

    To find the right site worker 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 site workers they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit site workers 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 site worker job on Zippia to find and recruit site worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with site worker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 site worker

    Once you've selected the best site worker 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new site worker. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  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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How much does it cost to hire a site worker?

Before you start to hire site workers, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire site workers pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $25,886 per year for a site worker, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for site workers in the US typically range between $8 and $16 an hour.

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