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“Asphalt Worker” 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 Worker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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