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“Air Tool Operator” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 37,890.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 912,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction Laborers”.

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Tasks for “Air Tool Operator”

Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.

Related Technology & Tools

Jackhammers
Stump cutters
Asphalt saws
Rakes
Hole cutters
Plasma cutters
Coring machines
Brick tongs
Adjustable wrenches
Forklifts
Hydraulic chainsaws
Punches
Power sanders
Pneumatic staplers
Laser guidance equipment for pipe placement
Scarifiers
Paddle mixers
Trowels
Concrete pumpers
Steam jennies
Snowplows
Transit levels
Jig saws
Theodolites
Saws
Spirit levels
Air monitoring equipment
Bale hooks
Earth tampers
Dynamite blasters
Hydraulic boring machines
Crawler shovels
Robotic pipe cleaners
Shielded arc welding tools
Air compressors
Mattocks
Jet trucks for cleaning sewer lines
Demolition saws
Micrometers
Walk-behind saws
Gas leak detection devices
Masonry forklifts
Concrete saws
Trenchers
Manlifts
Smoke testers
Stucco spray guns
Generators
Hydraulic speed shoring equipment
Circular saws
Brick hammers
Respirators
Calipers
Ride-on vacuum cleaners
Suction sweepers
Rotary hammers
Power buggies
Pneumatic drills
Motor graders
Hoists
Torches
Loaders
Drill presses
Sandblasters
Electric drills
Winches
Belt conveyors
Laser measuring devices
Floats
Gin poles
Hydraulic track-guided wall saws
Two way radios
Picks
Post hole augers
Rough terrain forklifts
Oil distributors
Temperature probes
Air drills
Steam cleaning equipment
Water tank trucks
Mortar hoes
Floor sanders
Fencing pliers
Screeds
Cutoff saws
Liquid propane torches
Spades
Chip spreaders
Road rollers
Brick carrier forks
Wire stretchers
Forks
Axes
Robotic pipe cutters
Screwdrivers
Salamanders
Tampers
Tripods
Concrete mixers
Scissor lifts
Fall arrest systems
Mowing equipment
Laser screeds
Cold chisels
Nail guns
Slings
Impact wrenches
Cable pullers
Sewer rodding machines
Crowbars
Weed sprayers
Shovels
Plumb bobs
Hammer drills
Pressure washers
Pedestal grinders
Chipping guns
Scaffolding
Hammers
Measuring wheels
Pavement breakers
Electric boring machines
Oxygen/acetylene torches
Water samplers
Power screwdrivers
Hand trucks
Protective suits
Mud jacks
Swing chairs
Ladders
Reciprocating saws
Impact hammers
Swing stages
Kerosene burners
Saber saws
Paint sprayers
Tuck pointers
Chain saws
Vibratory plate compactors
Walk-behind compacting equipment
Guniting machines
Smudge pots
Levels
Caulking guns
Disc grinders
Bench grinders
Wagon drills
Dump trucks
Tape measures
Sidewalk sweepers
Surveying rods
Laser levels
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Plaster mixers
Carpenters' levels
Welding hoods
Floor saws
Pickup trucks
Hydraulic rock drills
Skid steer loaders
Mortar mixers
Hand grinders
Hydraulic booms
Asphalt mops
Water levels
Remote pipe cameras
Bosun chairs
Cutout saws
Bandsaws
Power drills
Carpenters' squares
Tappers
Water spraying equipment
Asphalt kettles
Sewer cleaner vactors

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