What do construction laborers and helpers do?
Construction laborers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.
Responsibilities Include:
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and
possible hazards - Load or unload building materials to be used in construction
- Build or take apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures
- Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for
construction - Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction
- Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more
experienced workers - Assist craftworkers with their duties
Job Outlook:
Overall employment of construction laborers and helpers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
More information: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/construction-laborers-and-helpers.htm#tab-4
$37,520
Median Annual Pay
$18.04 | Hourly
High-End Earners
$62,590
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