Construction Laborers

Perform physical tasks on a construction worksite.

Construction Laborers may operate hand or power tools like air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, and a variety of others. They may clean or prepare sites. They may dig trenches or put up scaffolding.

Wages	$23.97 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
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On the Job	Work Activities Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning. Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. Clean equipment or facilities. Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. Clean work sites. Compact materials to create level bases. Dig holes or trenches. Finish concrete surfaces. Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction. Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
Career Pathways	Construction
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