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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 “Earth Mover”

Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or 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.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
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.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
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.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
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.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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