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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 “Helper”

Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
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.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
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.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
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.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
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.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
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.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
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.

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