Construction Laborers
Code: 47-2061.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Bituminous Asphalt Technician
Construction Laborer
Construction Worker
Drop Crew Laborer
Equipment Operator (EO)
Form Setter
Post Framer
Scaffolding Operator
Site Work Laborer
Toolman
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
- Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
mechanical
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Endurance
exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Physical Strength
lift, push, pull, or carry
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Dependability
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Construction Laborers
Salaries for a Construction Laborers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Construction Laborers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Construction Laborers include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Construction Laborers is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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