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Construction Laborer Foreman

Essel

Salinas, CAJob$35–50/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$35–50/hr
Location
Salinas, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Essel is hiring a Construction Laborer Foreman. Essel is seeking a Construction Laborer Foreman to lead and work alongside a small crew on active job sites in the Salinas area. This hands-on role involves supervising daily labor activities and performing physical work as needed. Duties may vary depending on the project and site needs, with opportunities for long-term growth.

Key focus areas include Lead and coordinate daily tasks for labor crews, Perform hands-on labor, including heavy lifting, digging, cleaning, and site prep, and Ensure job sites remain clean, safe, and organized.

Important skills include Heavy Lifting, Digging, Housekeeping, Site Prep, Material Handling, and Loading/Unloading. Preferred (not required): Job-Site Safety Practices, English, and Spanish.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Heavy LiftingDiggingHousekeepingSite PrepMaterial HandlingLoading/UnloadingBasic Construction TasksSafety ProceduresBasic LeadershipCrew CoordinationStrong Work EthicDependabilityPositive AttitudeJob-Site Safety PracticesEnglishSpanish

Qualifications

Physically Demanding Work for Extended PeriodsComfortable Working in Varying Site ConditionsReliable Transportation to Job SitesPrior Experience as a Lead Laborer or Labor ForemanConstruction or General Labor Background

Full job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Construction Laborer Foreman to lead and work alongside a small crew on active job sites in the Salinas area. This is a hands-on role for someone who can supervise daily labor activities while also performing physical work as needed. Duties may vary depending on the project and site needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate daily tasks for labor crews

  • Perform hands-on labor, including heavy lifting, digging, cleaning, and site prep

  • Ensure job sites remain clean, safe, and organized

  • Communicate daily work priorities and expectations to crew members

  • Assist with material handling, loading/unloading, and basic construction tasks

  • Follow safety procedures and enforce job-site rules

  • Support foremen, superintendents, or project managers as needed

Requirements

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a lead laborer or labor foreman preferred

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods

  • Comfortable working in varying site conditions (outdoors, uneven terrain, etc.)

  • Basic leadership and crew coordination skills

  • Reliable transportation to job sites

  • Strong work ethic, dependability, and positive attitude

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Construction or general labor background

  • Familiarity with job-site safety practices

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits

  • Starting at $ 35- $ 50/hour (based on experience)

  • Steady work with potential for long-term opportunities

  • Opportunity to grow into larger leadership responsibilities

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