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“Right-of-Way Man” 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 “Right-of-Way Man”

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

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Plumb bobs
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Walk-behind saws
Laser levels
Screeds
Dump trucks
Hoists
Power drills
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Bosun chairs
Scarifiers
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Water levels
Oil distributors
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Dynamite blasters
Spirit levels
Earth tampers
Levels
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Jackhammers
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Post hole augers
Adjustable wrenches
Remote pipe cameras
Asphalt kettles
Tuck pointers
Pickup trucks
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Liquid propane torches
Plaster mixers
Steam jennies
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Shielded arc welding tools
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Oxygen/acetylene torches
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Fall arrest systems
Asphalt saws
Concrete mixers
Salamanders
Scaffolding
Gas leak detection devices
Pneumatic drills
Protective suits
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Manlifts
Rotary hammers
Theodolites
Carpenters' squares
Steam cleaning equipment
Hand grinders
Cable pullers
Stucco spray guns
Rakes
Air drills
Chain saws
Cutout saws
Coring machines
Wagon drills
Saws
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Brick tongs
Welding hoods
Suction sweepers
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Hammer drills
Asphalt mops
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Measuring wheels
Jet trucks for cleaning sewer lines
Robotic pipe cleaners
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Temperature probes
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Shovels
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Paint sprayers
Snowplows
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Axes
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Kerosene burners
Weed sprayers
Scissor lifts
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Two way radios
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Crowbars
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Cold chisels
Picks
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Concrete saws
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Tape measures
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Nail guns
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Floats
Air compressors
Laser measuring devices
Loaders
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Motor graders
Floor saws
Screwdrivers
Electric drills
Slings
Reciprocating saws
Transit levels
Power sanders
Drill presses
Impact hammers
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