Construction Laborers   47-2061

Architecture & Construction

Description

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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Occupation Details

 

Location

Illinois

Education Requirements

No formal educational credential

Growth Opportunity

10.40% growth rate
4,440 annual job openings

Wage Range

$30/hour 21.28 29.87 50th percentile 44.72

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training
(less than one month)

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