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Construction Craft Laborer
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On the Job Training
Operate pumps or compressors
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Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Clean equipment or facilities
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Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Maintain construction tools or equipment
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Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Signal equipment operators
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Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
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Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Position structural components
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Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Install green structural components, equipment or systems
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Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Direct vehicle traffic
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Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Review blueprints or specifications
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Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Finish concrete surfaces
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Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Test air quality at work sites
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Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Clean work sites
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Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Compact materials
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Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Dig holes or trenches
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Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Mark reference points on construction materials
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Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Measure work site dimensions
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Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures
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Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Dismantle equipment or temporary structures
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Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction
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Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Move construction or extraction materials
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Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel
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Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Apply paint to surfaces
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Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings
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Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
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Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas
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Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Position construction forms or molds
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Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools
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Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Install masonry materials
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Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Protect structures or surfaces near work areas
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Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
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Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete
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Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Pour materials into or on designated areas
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Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures
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Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Operate pumps or compressors
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Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Install plumbing or piping
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Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Apply sealants or other protective coatings
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Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities
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Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities
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Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
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