Laborer Jobs in Texas

A Laborer in the landscaping industry is responsible for the physical labor involved in landscaping work. Their duties typically include mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, planting flowers, applying pesticides and fertilizers, and maintaining gardens. They may also be responsible for tasks such as installing sprinkler systems or laying sod. A Laborer must be physically fit and capable of doing heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions. They must also have a good understanding of plants and their care, as well as the ability to operate and maintain various landscaping tools and equipment.

There are no specific certifications required for a Landscaping Laborer, but having a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) or a Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) accreditation could be advantageous. These certifications can demonstrate a higher level of knowledge and expertise in the landscaping field. Experience in a related field is beneficial. Prior to becoming a Laborer, an individual could hold roles such as a Groundskeeper, Gardener, or a Nursery Worker. These positions provide relevant experience and skills that would be valuable in a landscaping laborer role.

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Landscape Laborer

As a landscape laborer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including mulching, landscape maintenance, weeding, pruning, mowing, irrigation, hardscapes, maintaining grounds, fertilizing,...

Landscape Construction Supervisor

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago

Ready to start your career with Houston’s leading landscape firm?...

Summer Laborer - HVAC/Electrical Division

  • Deer Park, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Deer Park, TX
  • 4 hours ago

SPECIAL REQUIRENETS TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrench, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, ladders, lawnmowers, weed...

Summer Laborer - Water & Sewer Maintenance

  • Deer Park, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Deer Park, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Ladders, lawnmowers, weed eaters, paint brushes, sign post pullers, and post whole diggers, shovels and rakes PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands describe here are representatives of those that must...

Needing laborers in the North Richland hills area

  • North Richland Hills, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • North Richland Hills, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Needing laborers in the North Richland hills area (North Richland Hills) image 1 of 1 compensation: 15-25hr We are currently seeking two dedicated and hardworking laborers to join our team for a week-long...

Landscape Helper

  • Georgetown, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Looking for experience landscape helper, must be quick and catch on quickly. A lot of weed eating...

Summer Laborer - Water Treatment Plant

  • Deer Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Deer Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago

GENERAL PURPOSE Perform a variety of unskilled work, at the water plant, which includes sweeping, moping and general clean-up of plant areas, as well as mowing and lawn maintenance....

Summer Laborer - Street & Drainage Maintenance

  • Deer Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Deer Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Weed eaters, blowers, edger, walk behind mowers, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrench, mobile radio, phone....

Summer Laborer - Traffic Division

  • Deer Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Deer Park, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Possible use of mowers, weed eaters, edgers, etc.. Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking before and after using....

CONCRETE LABORER/FORM SETTER/FINISHERS Central/North/East/South Tx

  • Lorena, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lorena, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Big Creek Construction is seeking concrete laborers, form setters and finishers in the Central/North/East and South East Texas areas....

Landscape Labor

  • Houston, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 hours ago

(Mulching, weeding, mowing, planting) -Must be reliable and dependable. -Must be able to handle a fast pace working environment with stressful situations....

Tree climbers/ Groundsmen

  • Conroe, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Conroe, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Groundmen and Climbers are required to provide trimming and pruning along with maintaining property and other duties. Please contact Mike for inquiries Text preferred .......

General laborers needed for Land Man Group

  • Dallas, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 23 hours ago

We do all kinds of work from stonework, decks, mowing, power washing, and much more. Monday through Friday with possibility of a Saturday every now and then....

Join Our Team - Tree Climber Needed!

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Hiring Tree Climbers Austin, TX We're hiring Tree Climbers for full-time, year-round work! Competitive pay + solid team environment. Must Have: Tree climbing experience preferred Chainsaw skills...

Seeking subcontractor lawn care crew to help with additional work

  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 1 day ago

: Lawn Care services We are a fast-growing lawncare & landscaping company in need of a subcontractor crew to help with additional lawncare maintenance work....

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Salary for Laborer Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Laborer positions.



Highest Education Level

Laborers in Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
44.6%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Some High School
3.1%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Laborers in Texas
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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