Construction Laborer Interview Questions and Answers

Due to the fact that every employer has a unique questioning style and a different version of required qualifications for a position, every interview is different from another even if it is for the same position. The question arises is it even possible to prepare for an interview? Most candidates believe it is not and therefore appear in an interview unprepared which usually leads to rejection. Preparing for an interview is not only possible, but it is also very useful and enhances the candidate’s chances of being selected by many times.

In order to be prepared for a construction laborer interview, one needs to go through some sample questions and think over suitable answers for the same. One more home work required in this regard is to run some background research on the hiring company. Learning the company’s current needs and expectations from the position being sought places the candidate in better light to answer favorably and win the competition against candidates who come in without such preparation.



Construction Laborer Interview Questions and Answers

Why do you want to work with us?
Felix Builders is a famous name and has some really great master pieces to its credit like the Desire shopping plaza and Dream Villas. It will be an honor for me to work with the successful team of Felix builders.

Why did you take up this profession?
I like physical challenges and this job demands working at odd sites, on heights, in depths and above all, it allows me to work with latest construction machinery which I immensely enjoy.

What do you know about OSHA?
OSHA stands for occupational safety and health administration. It is a federal authority responsible for implementing the occupational health and safety legislation.

What are some of your strengths as a construction laborer?
I am well versed in all tasks required for general construction from digging trenches to fine fitting installations. I am exceptionally talented in concrete foundations and laser operations.

What safe practices a construction laborer needs to demonstrate while at work?
Usage of personal protective gear and equipment, keeping work area clutter free, paying special attention to precautions that come with construction materials and practicing safe lifting techniques.

Did you face any accident while at work? What do you think you could have done differently to avoid it?
I was working at a renovation site, second floor, standing on a suspended wooden plank when it started to rain and the plank got slippery and I fell pretty bad. On the first drop of rain, I should have immediately paused work, gotten anti slip sticking for the plank and then resumed work. Consequently, I am very conscious about adhering the safety practices at work.