Laborers - Career Overview
Career Information:
Today’s Laborers:
- perform a variety of different duties
within the construction industry
- must have a broad knowledge of tool use
and safety
- are exposed to a wide variety of weather
conditions
- often work at heights or below ground
- are capable of physically demanding work
with significant lifting and carrying
- must be able to do repetitive tasks
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Characteristics Needed:
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| Good people skills |
Like to work with your hands
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| Attention to detail |
Mechanically inclined |
| Good communication skills |
Good attitude and physical conditioning |
| Ability to work well with others
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Capable of strenuous work |
What Do Laborers Do?
The construction laborer is an occupation
that does have an apprenticeship program.
Laborers must have common knowledge of all work
performed by building trades people because they
are tenders or helpers of many other crafts.
They often operate small power tools, work in
demolition, and help on highway work, mixing
mortar for bricklayers and lime for plasterers.
A laborer must have a broad knowledge of tool
use and safety.
Working Conditions
The work of a laborer can be very physically
demanding, and can occur both at great heights
and depths. Laborers work in all weather
conditions, and spend much of their time
bending, lifting and carrying heavy materials.
Laborers must be very aware of safety, both
their co-workers’ and their own, and often wear
hard hats, shoes and protective clothing.
Experience and interests vary widely among
laborers because the field includes so many job
tasks. Interest and Temperament
Laborers must have a broad knowledge of
safety to protect themselves and co-workers.
Persons entering this occupation should be
willing to perform their work well, take pride
in performance and realize their
responsibilities to fellow workers and
employers. They must be able to work under close
supervision and be able to do repetitive tasks.
General Qualifications
Laborers must have a broad knowledge of
safety to protect themselves and co-workers.
Persons entering this occupation should be
willing to perform their work well, take pride
in performance and realize their
responsibilities to fellow workers and
employers. They must be able to work under close
supervision and be able to do repetitive tasks.
Educational Background Recommended
- Math, mechanical drawing, blueprint
reading
Apprenticeship Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D
(provision of high school transcript or
G.E.D. certificate/score sheet)
- Tests
- Interview
Terms of Apprenticeship Training
- Apprenticeship shall be three
(3) years
- Minimum of 4000 hours of
on-the-job training
- Minimum of 144 hours of
classroom instruction per year
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