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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 “Grit Blaster”

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.
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.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
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.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
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.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
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.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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