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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 “Tar Man”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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