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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”.
Also Known As…
- Construction Laborers
- Union Laborer
- Skill Labor
- Post Framer
- Laborer
- Helper
- Drop Crew Laborer
- Drain Layer
- Curb and Gutter Laborer
- Construction Worker
- Construction Laborer
- Whitewasher
- Well Cleaner
- Water Proofer
- Wallpaper Scraper
- Wallpaper Cleaner
- Wall Washer
- Wall Steamer
- Wall Scraper
- Wall Cleaner
- Wagon Winder
- Vibrator Operator
- Venetian Blind Installer
- Turntable Worker
- Turntable Man
- Tunnel Worker
- Tunnel Man
- Tuckpointer, Cleaner, Caulker
- Track Repair Laborer
- Tar Worker
- Tar Pot Worker
- Tar Pot Man
- Tar Man
- Tar Kettle Runner
- Tamper
- Tagman
- Swimming Pool Installer and Servicer
- Stripe Marker
- Straw Boss
- Straightedge Worker
- Straightedge Man
- Stone Breaker
- Steel Post Installer
- Steel Placer
- Steel Layer
- Steam Cleaning Machine Operator
- Sprayer
- Sounder
- Snow Fence Erector
- Slipman
- Slip Injector and Applicator
- Slip Filler
- Slip Dumper
- Sledger
- Skip Tender
- Skilled Laborer
- Signaler
- Sidewalk Repairer
- Shoveler
- Sewer Repairer
- Sewer Digger
- Sewer Builder
- Service Line Layer
- Screedman/Laborer
- Screedman
- Screed Person
- Scoop Filler
- Scheduler
- Sandblaster
- Sandblast Operator
- Sand Hog
- Sand Blaster
- Rubble Placer
- Roustabout
- Roughneck
- Rod Puller
- Rod Placer
- Rockman
- Rock Worker
- Riveter
- Rivet Flunky
- Riprap Worker
- Riprap Man
- Right-of-Way Worker
- Right-of-Way Man
- Right-of-Way Cutter
- Right-of-Way Clearer
- Rail Setter
- Rail Layer
- Punch Out Crew Member
- Pumper Helper
- Puddler
- Pressure Washer
- Precast Concrete Products Installer
- Power Washer
- Powder Loader
- Pourer
- Pole Setter
- Pneumatic Riveter
- Plug Drill Operator
- Plowman
- Playground Equipment Erector
- Plaster Machine Tender
- Pitman
- Pipe Line Repairer
- Pipe Installer
- Pipe Cutter
- Pin Puller
- Piling Setter
- Pile Trimmer
- Pile Header
- Pick and Shovel Worker
- Pick and Shovel Man
- Paper Steamer
- Oil Heaterman
- Oil Heater Operator
- Nuclear Plant Construction Worker
- Nozzleman
- Nozzle Operator
- Municipal Maintenance Worker
- Mud Jack Nozzleman
- Mortar Worker
- Mortar Mixer
- Mortar Man
- Mortar Maker
- Mortar Carrier
- Mop Worker
- Mop Man
- Mixing Plant Dumper
- Mixer Tender
- Mixer
- Mesh Worker
- Mesh Man
- Measurer
- Mat Worker
- Mat Weaver
- Mat Man
- Mastic Worker
- Mastic Man
- Manhole Stripper
- Maintenance Worker
- Macadam Raker
- Liquid Floor and Wall Applier
- Lawn Sprinkler Installer
- Land Clearer
- Laborer/Key Man
- Laborer/Grade Check
- Laborer-Operator
- Laborer-Demolition
- Labor/Excavator
- Labor Operator
- Kettleman
- Kettle Worker
- Kettle Operator
- Kettle Firer
- Joint Sealer
- Joint Filler
- Jetting Machine Operator
- Jet Worker
- Jet Man
- Jackhammer Operator
- Inserter
- Hydroblaster
- Hydraulic Jack Operator
- Hydraulic Jack Adjuster
- House Mover Helper
- Hoseman
- Hose Operator
- Home Performance Laborer
- Hole Digger
- Hod Carrier
- High Worker
- High Man
- Handyman
- Grunt
- Groutman
- Grout Worker
- Grout Machine Operator
- Groundsman
- Groundman
- Ground Worker
- Ground Hand
- Grommet Worker
- Grommet Man
- Grit Blaster
- Gravel Screener
- Grader
- Grade Tamper
- Grade Checker
- General Laborer
- Form Stripper
- Flare Worker
- Flare Man
- Fire Pot Operator
- Fence Post Driver
- Earth Mover
- Dust Handler
- Driller Helper
- Drifter
- Dredge Pipeman
- Dredge Pipe Operator
- Drapery Hanger
- Dowel Pin Worker
- Dowel Pin Man
- Doper
- Dopeman
- Dope Pourer
- Ditch Rider
- Ditch Repairer
- Ditch Digger
- Dirt Shoveler
- Digger
- Demolitionist
- Demolition Worker
- Demolition Specialist
- Demolition Hammer Operator
- Culvert Installer
- Core-Drill Operator
- Construction Trench Digger
- Construction Pit Worker
- Construction Person
- Construction or Leak Gang Laborer
- Construction Inspector
- Construction Craft Laborer
- Construction Coordinator
- Connection Worker
- Concrete Worker
- Concrete Vibrator Operator
- Concrete Spreader
- Concrete Puddler
- Concrete Pourer
- Concrete Mixer
- Concrete Layer
- Concrete Handler
- Concrete Curer
- Concrete Buster Operator
- Concrete Building Assembler
- Column Precaster
- Cleaner
- Circular Saw Operator
- Cinder Crew Worker
- Chuck Tender
- Cement Mixer
- Cement Cutter
- Cement Breaker
- Cement Based Materials Pump Tender
- Caisson Worker
- Burlap Worker
- Burlap Man
- Bull Float Finisher
- Building Cleaner
- Brush Cutter
- Broom Worker
- Broom Man
- Bridge Builder
- Breast Worker
- Bottom Worker
- Bottom Man
- Black Topper
- Black Top Raker
- Biofuels Plant Construction Worker
- Beltman
- Belter
- Bellman
- Beller
- Batch Dumper
- Axman
- Awning Maker and Installer
- Awning Hanger
- Auxiliary Equipment Tender
- Asphalt Worker
- Asphalt Tamper
- Asphalt Spreader
- Asphalt Smoother
- Asphalt Raker
- Asphalt Paver
- Asphalt Patcher
- Asphalt Layer
- Asphalt Heater Tender
- Asphalt Distributor Tender
- Asbestos Removal Worker
- Aluminum Pool Installer
- Air Tool Operator
- Air Hammer Operator
- Air Gun Operator
- Air Drill Operator
- Air Breaker Operator
- Adz Worker
Tasks for “Ditcher”
- Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
- Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
- Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
- Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
- Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
- Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
- Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
- Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
- Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
- Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
- Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
- Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
- Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
- Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
- Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
- Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
- Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
- 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.
- Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
- Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
- Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
- Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
- Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
- Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
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- Hand grinders
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- Drill presses
- Rakes
- Air drills
- Trenchers
- Crawler shovels
- Vibratory plate compactors
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- Plaster mixers
- Laser measuring devices
- Carpenters' squares
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- Tampers
- Micrometers
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- Punches
- Wagon drills
- Carpenters' levels
- Hole cutters
- Tape measures
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- Asphalt kettles
- Pressure washers
- Floor sanders
- Floor saws
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- Trowels
- Torches
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- Generators
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- Oil distributors
- Tappers
- Picks
- Calipers
- Ladders
- Welding hoods
- Laser guidance equipment for pipe placement
- Tuck pointers
- Hand trucks
- Dynamite blasters
- Swing stages
- Hydraulic booms
- Power drills
- Reciprocating saws
- Caulking guns
- Forks
- Hydraulic chainsaws
- Electric boring machines
- Bench grinders
- Axes
- Post hole augers
- Power buggies
- Walk-behind compacting equipment
- Pedestal grinders
- Brick hammers
- Belt conveyors
- Bosun chairs
- Loaders
- Motor graders
- Chipping guns
- Plasma cutters
- Crowbars
- Protective suits
- Saber saws
- Concrete saws
- Cutoff saws
- Laser levels
- Slings
- Sewer cleaner vactors
- Asphalt mops
- Screeds
- Temperature probes
- Two way radios
- Water samplers
- Gas leak detection devices
- Fencing pliers
- Sewer rodding machines
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- Nail guns
- Manlifts
- Gin poles
- Forklifts
- Cutout saws
- Hammers
- Surveying rods
- Scarifiers
- Ride-on vacuum cleaners
- Impact hammers
- Tripods
- Demolition saws
- Hydraulic speed shoring equipment
- Electric drills
- Smudge pots
- Disc grinders
- Winches
- Pneumatic drills
- Mattocks
- Brick carrier forks
- Road rollers
- Rough terrain forklifts
- Hydraulic track-guided wall saws
- Hydraulic rock drills
- Jig saws
- Stucco spray guns
- Pneumatic staplers
- Scissor lifts
- Sidewalk sweepers
- Steam jennies
- Power screwdrivers
- Asphalt saws
- Oxygen/acetylene torches
- Air monitoring equipment
- Measuring wheels
- Adjustable wrenches
- Respirators
- Mortar hoes
- Mortar mixers
- Concrete mixers
- Steam cleaning equipment
- Chip spreaders
- Fall arrest systems
- Chain saws
- Brick tongs
- Smoke testers
- Laser screeds
- Remote pipe cameras
- Hoists
- Rotary hammers
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Shovels
- Impact wrenches
- Sandblasters
- Liquid propane torches
- Floats
- Air compressors
- Paddle mixers
- Hydraulic boring machines
- Levels
- Pavement breakers
- Water tank trucks
- Weed sprayers
- Paint sprayers
- Skid steer loaders
- Saws
- Dump trucks
- Swing chairs
- Coring machines
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