How to become a construction craft laborer?

To pursue a career as a construction craft laborer, you must have industry-specific expertise in the specialty you wish to pursue. Minimum qualifications include experience in construction, apprenticeship experience, or graduation from a relevant vocational or certificate program. Employer needs vary, but a high school diploma or GED certificate is often the minimum educational requirement. In most craft laborer jobs, you need skills in carpentry, cement masonry, operating engineering, demolition, or another trade. A valid driver’s license may be a prerequisite. The job demands physical stamina and the ability to stoop, bend, walk, and lift and carry heavy objects and equipment.