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“Core-Drill 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 “Core-Drill Operator”

Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
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.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
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.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
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.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
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.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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