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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 “Construction Pit Worker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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