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Aside from knowing a trade inside and out, professionalism is an important skill blue collar workers should have. From being on time to respecting coworkers, here are six ways to be a professional blue collar worker. Be On Time Being on time is the...

The demand for skilled blue collar labor is on the rise, including for those day laborers who know how to repair and maintain equipment. If you’re a worker looking for a heavy equipment mechanic job, here are three places that need people just like...

Whether you’re re-entering the work force after a long break or starting your day labor job search for the first time, having a stellar resume is a great start! Here are seven things that shouldn’t be on there. Personal Information While your...

If the thought of working on construction projects like tall skyscrapers or restoring historic bridges excites you, then you should consider becoming an ironworker. Here’s what you need to know about this day labor job. The Skills You Need How do...

Nailed your first entry-level carpentry job or just finished up school and thinking about working in the trade? Then these are the five great career options for carpenters you should know about. Formwork Carpenters This type of carpenter is...

Repaving a road or building a new highway bridge can put a damper on your daily commute. That’s why we need flaggers on a construction team to set up work zones and make sure drivers can navigate around these sites quickly and safely. Are you...

Any type of job comes with its own set of hazards but in the blue collar world, these are the four dangerous jobs to know about now. Fishermen Despite the allure of shows like The Deadliest Catch, being a fisherman is one of the most dangerous...

It’s one thing to be a little slow getting out of bed on Monday morning but quite another when you absolutely dread going to work every single day. If you find yourself working a day labor job you really don’t like, here are four things you can...

The growing concern over the state of environment has sparked a new and growing trend – green collar jobs. These workers focus specifically on industries that reduce waste and pollution. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, green collar...