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“Ditch Repairer” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job 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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 37,890.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 912,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction Laborers”.

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Tasks for “Ditch Repairer”

Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.

Related Technology & Tools

Forklifts
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Salamanders
Forks
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Ride-on vacuum cleaners
Hydraulic speed shoring equipment
Theodolites
Hole cutters
Tuck pointers
Stucco spray guns
Suction sweepers
Torches
Water levels
Plumb bobs
Axes
Bosun chairs
Water samplers
Hydraulic chainsaws
Hydraulic track-guided wall saws
Hydraulic booms
Mattocks
Gin poles
Cable pullers
Levels
Shovels
Water spraying equipment
Respirators
Jet trucks for cleaning sewer lines
Weed sprayers
Wire stretchers
Caulking guns
Ladders
Crowbars
Disc grinders
Impact wrenches
Scissor lifts
Paint sprayers
Laser measuring devices
Loaders
Motor graders
Laser guidance equipment for pipe placement
Nail guns
Brick hammers
Chipping guns
Screeds
Jackhammers
Spirit levels
Kerosene burners
Hydraulic rock drills
Reciprocating saws
Rough terrain forklifts
Robotic pipe cleaners
Belt conveyors
Cutoff saws
Gas leak detection devices
Coring machines
Sewer cleaner vactors
Hammer drills
Two way radios
Post hole augers
Rotary hammers
Air compressors
Cutout saws
Walk-behind compacting equipment
Dynamite blasters
Plaster mixers
Surveying rods
Fall arrest systems
Bench grinders
Demolition saws
Power drills
Fencing pliers
Carpenters' squares
Pneumatic staplers
Pedestal grinders
Manlifts
Mortar mixers
Transit levels
Liquid propane torches
Saber saws
Pressure washers
Tripods
Trowels
Masonry forklifts
Electric boring machines
Bale hooks
Pavement breakers
Tappers
Brick carrier forks
Sandblasters
Swing stages
Steam jennies
Water tank trucks
Impact hammers
Sidewalk sweepers
Paddle mixers
Picks
Hoists
Micrometers
Dump trucks
Electric drills
Adjustable wrenches
Concrete pumpers
Earth tampers
Protective suits
Circular saws
Smudge pots
Oxygen/acetylene torches
Hand grinders
Power buggies
Chain saws
Smoke testers
Hydraulic boring machines
Laser screeds
Scarifiers
Chip spreaders
Air drills
Trenchers
Floats
Saws
Concrete mixers
Rakes
Wagon drills
Skid steer loaders
Mortar hoes
Hand trucks
Pneumatic drills
Air monitoring equipment
Mowing equipment
Bandsaws
Swing chairs
Carpenters' levels
Walk-behind saws
Brick tongs
Crawler shovels
Measuring wheels
Slings
Asphalt mops
Hammers
Punches
Mud jacks
Plasma cutters
Cold chisels
Generators
Power sanders
Guniting machines
Laser levels
Stump cutters
Spades
Power screwdrivers
Tape measures
Winches
Temperature probes
Shielded arc welding tools
Jig saws
Screwdrivers
Robotic pipe cutters
Asphalt kettles
Pickup trucks
Oil distributors
Vibratory plate compactors
Scaffolding
Asphalt saws
Sewer rodding machines
Steam cleaning equipment
Floor sanders
Tampers
Concrete saws
Floor saws
Drill presses
Remote pipe cameras
Welding hoods
Road rollers
Snowplows

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