The duties and responsibilities of a laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient work site while also supporting the overall project. The list of duties and responsibilities for a laborer on any given day may include but are not limited to the following:

• Cleaning and preparing job sites.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes.
• Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing plans.
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.