AI Assistant for Construction Laborers

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.

Some Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.(Core task)
  • 2Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.(Core task)
  • 3Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.(Core task)
  • 4Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.(Core task)
  • 5Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.(Core task)
  • 6Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.(Core task)
  • 7Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.(Core task)
  • 8Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.(Core task)
  • 9Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
  • 10Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.

Top Skills Required

Speaking
Active Listening
Coordination
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge Areas

Building and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalCustomer and Personal Service

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk RevitMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Daily Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Controlling Machines and Processes
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Handling and Moving Objects

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