Now Hiring: General Labor – Construction
Location: Florence, KY
Pay: $18.00/hour to start | Up to $21.00/hour after 3 months
Looking for a physically active job with excellent overtime opportunities? Join a growing construction team in Florence, KY where hard work is rewarded. You'll start with general labor duties and have the opportunity to learn valuable construction skills while working alongside an experienced crew.
Job Responsibilities
As a General Laborer, you will assist with a variety of construction site tasks, including:
- Sweeping and cleaning construction job sites
- General labor and site maintenance
- Loading, unloading, and moving materials
- Assisting experienced crew members
- Learning skilled construction tasks such as:
- Jackhammer operation
- Concrete saw operation
- Other construction equipment and job site duties as trained
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on construction experience and develop new skills.
Schedule
- Start Time: 7:00 AM
- End Time: When the job is complete (typically between 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Most shifts are 10–12 hours
- 1-hour unpaid lunch
- Weekend availability is required
- Work schedule may include Monday through Sunday
Important: Shift end times vary based on project completion, not a fixed schedule.
Pay & Benefits
- Starting Pay: $18.00/hour
- Pay Increase: $21.00/hour after 3 months
- Overtime: Paid at 1.5x your regular rate
- Sunday Pay: Double time (2x pay)
- Designated U.S. Holidays: Triple time (3x pay)
Holiday Pay Eligibility: Employees must work their scheduled shift immediately before and after the holiday to qualify for triple-time holiday pay.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding position. Candidates must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequently bend, stoop, push, and pull
- Work 10–12 hour shifts on a regular basis
- Perform outdoor construction work in varying weather conditions
Requirements
- Composite toe or steel toe boots required before your first day
- Reliable transportation to the job site
- Must be comfortable with physically demanding work
- Must be willing to work weekends
- Non-smokers are strongly preferred
- No smoking is permitted on client job sites
- Spanish-speaking or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
