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“Manhole Stripper” 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 “Manhole Stripper”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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