Construction Laborers Go Back to List Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
	Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
	Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
	Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
	Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
	Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
	Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
	Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
	Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
	Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.

Skills
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $56,596.00 $27.21  $19.52  $21.33 - $30.76  Bridgeport/Stamford $57,560.00 $27.67  $20.21  $22.49 - $31.01  Danbury $55,631.00 $26.75  $18.97  $19.84 - $30.47  Hartford $55,796.00 $26.82  $19.22  $20.91 - $30.76  New Haven $58,402.00 $28.08  $20.07  $21.95 - $31.14  New London/Norwich $54,482.00 $26.19  $18.75  $19.58 - $30.78  Waterbury $54,575.00 $26.24  $18.28  $18.98 - $29.55  Torrington $57,201.00 $27.50  $19.99  $22.61 - $31.75

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   1236   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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