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“Straightedge Worker” 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 “Straightedge Worker”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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