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“Hod Carrier” will probably be replaced by robots.

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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 “Hod Carrier”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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