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“Post Framer” 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 “Post Framer”

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

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Cutoff saws
Manlifts
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Asphalt saws
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Wagon drills
Spades
Screeds
Wire stretchers
Carpenters' levels
Liquid propane torches
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Respirators
Reciprocating saws
Mattocks
Smudge pots
Sandblasters
Scaffolding
Paddle mixers
Disc grinders
Hoists
Hole cutters
Generators
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Water samplers
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Cold chisels
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Forklifts
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Demolition saws
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Trenchers
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Fencing pliers
Concrete saws
Hand grinders
Concrete mixers
Chipping guns
Mowing equipment
Laser measuring devices
Ladders
Bale hooks
Tuck pointers
Hydraulic boring machines
Impact hammers
Levels
Vibratory plate compactors
Loaders
Floor sanders
Screwdrivers
Sewer rodding machines
Plumb bobs
Scissor lifts
Slings
Smoke testers
Adjustable wrenches
Protective suits
Brick carrier forks
Circular saws
Post hole augers
Jig saws
Pressure washers
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Laser screeds
Tape measures
Power drills
Measuring wheels
Spirit levels
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Motor graders
Saber saws
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Cable pullers
Brick tongs
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Surveying rods
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Floor saws
Calipers
Hydraulic booms
Hand trucks
Drill presses
Salamanders
Belt conveyors
Laser levels
Shielded arc welding tools
Paint sprayers
Air monitoring equipment
Stucco spray guns
Crawler shovels
Hydraulic speed shoring equipment
Carpenters' squares
Bosun chairs
Jackhammers
Pavement breakers
Transit levels
Chip spreaders
Stump cutters
Air drills
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Trowels
Electric drills
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Theodolites
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Plaster mixers
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Mortar hoes
Walk-behind saws
Two way radios
Rotary hammers
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Floats
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Micrometers
Axes
Gas leak detection devices
Steam jennies
Crowbars
Winches
Pedestal grinders
Swing stages
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