Construction laborers are at the heart of construction sites. They are the ones that make it possible for buildings, tunnels, highways, trenches, and scaffolding to be built. They are the ones that use air hammers, measuring tools, surveying equipment, hand tools, cement mixers, earth tampers, and mechanical hoists to erect and demolish structures.
People with this job also manage and prepare construction sites, set up supports on the sides of excavations, clean up rubble, and help other craft workers. They even have the important job of removing hazardous waste like lead and asbestos.
Construction laborers are also known as punch out crew members, cement finishers, post framers, construction workers, helpers, curb and gutter laborers, drop crew laborers, and drain layers.
People with this career use tools like power drills, grinders and saws, blow torches, water trucks, pressure or steam cleaners, vacuum cleaners, manlifts, forklifts, and levels.
Construction workers spend their time interpreting plans, positioning structural components, creating forms for pouring cement, signaling machine operators, taking measurements, and making markings.
People who have good listening, communicating, critical thinking, math, teaching, coordination, and monitoring skills will probably do well in this career. Construction workers also have to be good at using their hands and have good trunk strength. Job opportunities for construction laborers are expected to grow very quickly.
Regardless of their background or experience, students can embark on a rewarding career as a construction laborer in many locations.
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