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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 “Black Topper”

Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
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.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
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.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
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.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
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.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
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.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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