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Architecture and Construction
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Architects
Plan and design buildings, including residences, office buildings, and other properties. |
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Create computerized drawings of building features to support architectural projects. |
Boilermakers
Install and maintain boiler systems. |
Brickmason and Stonemason Helpers
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, or stonemasons with similar duties that require less skill. |
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Build and repair walls made out of brick and similar surfaces. |
Carpenter Helpers
Help carpenters by performing basic carpentry duties. |
Carpenters
Construct, install, or repair fixtures made of wood. |
Carpet Installers
Use tools to make sure carpets are installed properly. |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Finish and smooth the surface of poured concrete. |
Civil Engineering Technicians
Use principles of civil engineering to plan and design construction projects. |
Civil Engineers
Perform engineering duties in the planning and designing phase of construction projects. |
Commercial Divers
Work below the surface of water to repair or install equipment. |
Construction Laborers
Perform physical tasks on a construction worksite. |
Construction Managers
Coordinate all the work that is involved in building or maintaining structures. |
Construction and Maintenance Painters
Paint a wide variety of surfaces, including walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other surfaces. |
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Operate mining machines that rip materials from the mine face and load them onto conveyors. |
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers
Install and repair devices that regulate and control processes in buildings. |
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Tend conveyor systems that move materials or products. |
Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for a variety of projects. |
Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical cranes to lift materials. |
Dredge Operators
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in waterways. |
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Apply wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Operate a variety of drills during mineral exploration or soil testing. |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Install and fix cables and wires that are used in electrical power or distribution systems. |
Electrician Helpers
Help electricians by performing basic electrical work or assisting on electrical jobs. |
Electricians
Install and repair electrical wiring in homes and businesses. |
Elevator Installers and Repairers
Assemble, install, or repair elevators. |
Excavating and Loading Machine Operators
Operate machines to remove and load loose material. |
Explosives Workers
Set off explosives to demolish structures or rock. |
Extraction Worker Helpers
Perform basic duties at a mining site. |
Fence Erectors
Put up fences and gates using hand or power tools. |
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Apply covering to floors. |
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Scrape, sand, and apply finish to wood floors. |
Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers
Line and cover areas with insulation. |
Glaziers
Install glass in windows and other structures. |
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install, repair, and maintain the building systems that control temperature. |
Highway Maintenance Workers
Perform manual labor to maintain or repair highways and roads. |
Hoist and Winch Operators
Operate hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment. |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Helpers
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers with similar tasks requiring less skill. |
Interior Designers
Plan, design, and furnish the inside of buildings. |
Landscape Architects
Plan and design outdoor spaces and land areas. |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Maintain property grounds, such as lawns or gardens, to keep them looking nice. |
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Move or install mobile homes or other prefabricated buildings. |
Mechanical Door Repairers
Install or repair automatic doors, including garage doors. |
Mechanical Insulation Workers
Apply insulation to pipes or ductwork. |
Millwrights
Install or move machinery according to layout plans or blueprints. |
Mine Cutting Machine Operators
Operate machinery to cut along the surfaces of mines or quarries. |
Mining Roof Bolters
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in an underground mine. |
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud through drill holes. |
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operators
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil or gas. |
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators
Operate equipment that services oil or mining operations. |
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Operate one or more types of power construction equipment. |
Painter Helpers
Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons by performing similar duties that require less skill. |
Paperhangers
Install paper on walls or billboards. |
Paving Equipment Operators
Operate equipment that is used to apply concrete or similar materials to roads. |
Pile-Driver Operators
Operate pile drivers that are mounted on skids, barges, or other structures to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, or foundations. |
Pipelayers
Lay pipe for sewers, drains, and water mains. |
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Apply plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials to walls. |
Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers
Help pipelayers, plumbers, and steamfitters by performing similar duties that require less skill. |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Work with pipelines that carry water, air, or other liquids or gases. |
Quarry Rock Splitters
Use tools to separate blocks of stone from a quarry. |
Refractory Materials Repairers
Build or repair equipment such as furnaces and boilers. |
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Put steel bars or mesh into concrete in order to make concrete stronger. |
Riggers
Set up or repair rigging for construction or related projects. |
Roofer Helpers
Help roofers by performing basic roofing duties. |
Roofers
Cover roofs with shingles and other materials. |
Roustabouts
Assemble and repair oil field equipment. |
Segmental Pavers
Lay out, cut, and put into place segmental paving units. |
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. |
Sheet Metal Workers
Make or install products that are made from thin metal sheets. |
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Install and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on roofs. |
Solar Thermal Technicians
Install or repair solar systems that are designed to collect solar-heated water. |
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Operate stationary engines, boilers, or other equipment to provide utilities to buildings. |
Stonemasons
Build stone structures such as walks or walls. |
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
Raise, place, and join iron or steel pieces to form structures. |
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Fabricate and fit parts of metal products together. |
Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
Directly supervise the activities of construction or extraction workers. |
Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Supervise the work of landscaping and groundskeeping workers. |
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Help surveyors keep boundary lines clear in construction projects. |
Surveyors
Make exact measurements to determine property boundaries. |
Tapers
Seal joints between wall boards to prepare a wall surface for painting or wallpapering. |
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Apply a mix of cement, sand, coloring, or marble chips to floors or other surfaces. |
Tile and Marble Setters
Apply tile and marble to walls, floors, ceilings, roof decks, and other surfaces. |
Transportation Engineers
Develop plans for surface transportation projects. |
Underground Mining Loading Machine Operators
Operate machines underground to load coal, ore, or rock onto conveyors. |
Weatherization Technicians
Perform a variety of tasks to make homes more energy efficient. |