A Day In The Life
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction & Architecture
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Construction Laborers
Average
$45,130
ANNUAL
$21.70
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,190
ANNUAL
$14.04
HOURLY
Mid Level
$45,080
ANNUAL
$21.67
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,250
ANNUAL
$29.45
HOURLY
Construction Laborers
29,510
Projected job openings through 2030
Construction Laborers
01
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
02
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
03
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
04
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
05
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
06
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.
07
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
08
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
09
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
10
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Construction Laborers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Static Strength
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
Construction & Architecture
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