ONET Occupations » 47-2061.00

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Set up, assemble - Things (4.12)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.12)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.12)
  4. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.12)
  5. Repair - Things (4.12)
  6. Construct - Things (4.12)
  7. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.05)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (4.04)
  9. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  11. Operate, drive - Things (3.69)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.58)
  13. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.51)
  14. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.51)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.62)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  4. Static Strength (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.04)
  2. Dependability (3.96)
  3. Integrity (3.81)
  4. Cooperation (3.72)
  5. Self Control (3.70)
  6. Stress Tolerance (3.69)
  7. Initiative (3.65)
  8. Persistence (3.58)
  9. Concern for Others (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.18)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.12)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.05)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.77)
  5. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.69)
  6. Getting Information (3.67)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.57)
  1. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.18)
  2. Repair Cracks, Defects, Or Damage In Installed Building Materials (4.12)
  3. Install Siding Or Sheeting (4.12)
  4. Install Insulating Materials (4.12)
  5. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.12)
  6. Dig Holes Or Trenches For Foundations, Posts, Poles, Or Related Items (4.12)
  7. Apply Adhesives, Caulking, Sealants, Or Coatings (4.12)
  8. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.12)
  9. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (4.12)
  10. Paint Walls Or Other Structural Surfaces (4.12)
  11. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (4.12)
  12. Prepare Site Or Surfaces For Concrete Or Masonry Work (4.12)
  13. Mix Mortar, Grout, Slurry, Concrete, Or Related Masonry Material (4.12)
  14. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.12)
  15. Prepare Building Surfaces For Paint, Finishes, Wallpaper, Or Adhesives (4.12)
  16. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (4.12)
  17. Build Or Repair Structures In Construction, Repair, Or Manufacturing Setting (4.12)
  18. Apply Plaster, Stucco Or Related Material (4.12)
  19. Erect Scaffold (4.12)
  20. Move Materials Or Goods Between Work Areas (4.12)
  21. Anchor Or Brace Wooden Structures, Frameworks, Or Forms (4.12)
  22. Install Prefabricated Building Components (4.12)
  23. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (4.05)
  24. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.05)
  25. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.05)
  26. Assist Mechanic, Or Extractive Or Construction Trades Craft Worker (4.05)
  27. Finish Concrete Surfaces (4.05)
  28. Grade Or Redistribute Earth For Roads Or Other Construction (3.69)
  29. Read Tape Measure (3.67)
  30. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.67)