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“Asphalt Raker” 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 “Asphalt Raker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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