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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 “Grommet Worker”

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

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

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