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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.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. 75/100
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. 54/100
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 51/100
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. 45/100
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 34/100
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. 32/100
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 31/100
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 30/100
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 27/100
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 27/100
American Subcontractors Association
Associated Builders and Contractors
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Laborers' International Union of North America
LIUNA Training and Education Fund
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction laborers and helpers
The Associated General Contractors of America
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 47-2051.00
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 47-2053.00
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 47-2071.00
Pipelayers | 47-2151.00
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile | 47-3011.00and Marble Setters
Helpers--Carpenters | 47-3012.00
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 47-3014.00
Rock Splitters, Quarry | 47-5051.00
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 47-5071.00
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 53-7061.00
