Dallas-Fort Worth
Construction Labor Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth
It's easy to find a construction labor job in today's hot market. But finding one with good pay, solid benefits, and a supportive team is harder.
That's where Skinner comes in. We can land you a new contract within 1–3 days while providing safety training, insurance coverage, free gear, and ongoing career support.
1–3 day placement
Competitive pay
Benefits & perks
Flexibility & support
The Role
What Does Construction Labor Do?
Construction labor forms the backbone of any job site. Whether moving materials, assisting skilled trades, pouring concrete, or setting up scaffolding, construction laborers are involved from the first day of site prep through final cleanup.
Expect to spend a lot of time working outdoors moving at a quick pace. Although the work is physically demanding, it’s also rewarding; especially for people who pride themselves on working with their hands and seeing the fruits of their labor take shape.
Common Duties & Responsibilities
- Load, unload, move, and stage materials, tools, and equipment
- Clean and prepare job sites, including removing debris and hazards
- Dig trenches, backfill holes, compact soil, and assist with grading
- Set up and take down scaffolding, barricades, temporary structures, and site protection
- Assist carpenters, equipment operators, concrete crews, and other trades as needed
- Mix, pour, spread, and finish concrete or other basic materials
- Direct traffic, set signage, or help maintain safe access around active work zones
- Operate basic hand tools and assist with light equipment operation under supervisor
- Follow job site safety procedures and company standards
Candidate Fit
What We’re Looking For
We work with construction labor candidates at a range of experience levels. Here’s what most of our clients are looking for (Skinner can help with some of these prerequisites):
Dependable, Physically Ready Workers
Construction labor is demanding work, and the crews you support are counting on you to show up on time and keep pace on an active job site.
Ability to Perform Varied Tasks
You may be hauling materials in the morning and assisting a concrete crew in the afternoon. You don't need things to be predictable to do good work.
Commitment to Safety
You follow procedures, look out for the people around you, and understand that safety isn't optional when heavy equipment and active crews are nearby.
- Some prior construction experience, whether in site prep, demolition, materials handling, or general labor
- OSHA 10 certification, which is required or strongly preferred for most assignments. OSHA 30 is a plus for more experienced candidates
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools, including shovels, jackhammers, compactors, nail guns, air compressors, and concrete mixers
- Experience handling materials like lumber, concrete, gravel, rebar, forms, piping, insulation, drywall, and demolition debris
- Ability to read and follow instructions on active job sites
- Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
- Physical stamina and the ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, cold, noise, and uneven terrain
The Skinner Way
Why Work with Skinner?
We Move Fast
Skinner has established relationships with commercial contractors and subcontractors across the Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio markets, and that's why we can place most candidates within one to three days of applying.
Your Safety Comes First
Every Skinner worker gets access to safety training support before heading to a job site, and we make sure you meet any site-specific training requirements before you start. We also provide PPE so you show up equipped and ready.
We Offer More Than Just a Paycheck
Skinner pays competitively. Check out our recent wage guide to see what workers in your trade are earning. Beyond pay, we offer health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and workers' comp, not to mention other perks that accrue the longer you stay with us.
We're Here for You
Life doesn't stop when you're on a job. If something comes up, you have a team you can actually reach. That's the Skinner way.
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1–3 day placement | Competitive pay | Benefits & perks | Flexibility & support