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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 “Mortar Carrier”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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