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Construction Jobs

Build the future with construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

1250
Open Jobs
$25-35/hour
Average Pay
+15% this year
Job Growth
Industry Overview

The construction industry offers diverse opportunities for skilled workers to build everything from homes to skyscrapers. With growing infrastructure needs and urban development, construction jobs provide stable employment with opportunities for advancement.

Common Job Types

General Laborer
$18-25/hr

Entry-level construction work, material handling, site cleanup

Carpenter
$22-32/hr

Framing, finishing, custom woodwork, cabinet installation

Roofer
$20-30/hr

Roof installation, repair, waterproofing, safety systems

Concrete Worker
$20-28/hr

Pouring, finishing, forming concrete structures

Site Supervisor
$30-45/hr

Project management, crew coordination, safety oversight

Heavy Equipment Operator
$25-38/hr

Operating excavators, bulldozers, cranes

Key Skills
Blueprint Reading
Safety Protocols
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Measuring & Layout
Material Knowledge
Physical Fitness
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Time Management
Requirements
  • Physical fitness and ability to lift 50+ pounds
  • Comfort working at heights and in various weather
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Reliable transportation to job sites
  • Willingness to follow safety protocols
  • Some positions require OSHA 10 certification
Work Environment

Construction sites vary from residential homes to large commercial projects. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to weather, noise, and dust. Safety equipment is required.

Career Path

Start as a general laborer → Learn specialized skills → Become a journeyman → Advance to supervisor → Start your own contracting business

Why Choose This Field?
Strong job security with growing demand
Opportunities for overtime and premium pay
Apprenticeship programs available
Union benefits in many areas
Potential to start own business
Visible, tangible results from your work
Top Hiring Locations
Seattle, WA
450 open positions
$28-35/hr
Average pay
Portland, OR
320 open positions
$25-32/hr
Average pay
Spokane, WA
180 open positions
$22-28/hr
Average pay
Tacoma, WA
150 open positions
$24-30/hr
Average pay
Eugene, OR
120 open positions
$20-26/hr
Average pay

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