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“Ditch Repairer” 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 “Ditch Repairer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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