Construction labour is one of the most in-demand vocations in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wages report published in May of last year, the country has over one million construction employees. What exactly does this job entail, and how much do these employees make?
What is the job of a construction worker?
Construction employees’ jobs, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, include completing tasks that require physical labour on construction sites.
Hand and power tools of various types, such as jackhammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, tiny mechanical hoists, measuring and surveying equipment, and a range of other equipment and instruments, may be used by these personnel.
They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, install reinforcement to hold excavation walls, create scaffolding, and remove debris. This category also includes construction trades assistants.