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“Oil Heaterman” 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 “Oil Heaterman”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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