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“Labor Operator” 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 “Labor Operator”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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