Construction Laborer

Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.Related occupationsLubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.Related occupationsSignal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.Related occupationsRead plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.Related occupationsMeasure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.Related occupationsClean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.Related occupationsDig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.Related occupationsLoad, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.Related occupationsPosition, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.Related occupationsPerform 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.Related occupationsControl traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.Related occupationsInstall sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.Related occupationsOperate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.Related occupationsSmooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.