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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 “General Laborer”

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

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