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.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
33 tasks analyzed
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones. | - | - | - |
| Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. | - | - | - |
| Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials. | - | - | - |
| Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities. | - | - | - |
| Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$46,730
per year
Mean Wage
$51,260
per year
Employment
1.1M
workers
Wage Range
$34,200 - $77,530
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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