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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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