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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 “Vibrator Operator”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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