What it pays
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Half of all Construction Laborers in the U.S. earn more than $47,120 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,090 and $78,090. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Construction Laborers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$47,120typical pay / year
1.1 millionpeople in this work
$78,090+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Clean and prepare construction sites
+Clear all debris and loose material from the north and south work zones, sweep and remove standing water,…
Clean and prepare construction sites
+Clear all debris and loose material from the north and south work zones, sweep and remove standing water, stage incoming plywood and concrete bags at the laydown area, tag any hazardous finds, and confirm dive-team exclusion zone is enforced before leaving site at 1600 today.
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Dig trenches and backfill holes
+Excavate the trench along Grid B between Stations 12 and 15 to the specified depth, stockpile spoil on the…
Dig trenches and backfill holes
+Excavate the trench along Grid B between Stations 12 and 15 to the specified depth, stockpile spoil on the west side, backfill around newly laid conduit in 1-foot lifts and compact each lift, and stop work immediately if the dive supervisor calls a surface-supplied operation halt.
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Assist craft workers with their duties
+Set up hand tools and materials at the southeast scaffold, hold the lifting strap for the pipe fitters, fetch…
Assist craft workers with their duties
+Set up hand tools and materials at the southeast scaffold, hold the lifting strap for the pipe fitters, fetch the torque wrench and spares, clear their workspace of loose rubbish, and be ready to suspend assistance instantly if the diving supervisor requests a pause for an underwater operation.
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Operate laser guidance and sampling devices
+Position and level the laser unit on Benchmark 4, run the control shoot across the centerline, record three…
Operate laser guidance and sampling devices
+Position and level the laser unit on Benchmark 4, run the control shoot across the centerline, record three sample readings at Stations 5, 8, and 11, tag any out-of-tolerance result, and radio the supervisor immediately if readings force a change to planned dive operations.
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Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
+Break up the damaged sidewalk slab on 3rd Street between Pine and Oak with the jackhammer, stopping…
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
+Break up the damaged sidewalk slab on 3rd Street between Pine and Oak with the jackhammer, stopping immediately if the dive team signals, remove debris to the marked bin, and record any underground hits in the site log before lunch.
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Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
+Lubricate and inspect the crew's drills and jackhammers at 0700, replace worn bits and clean air filters, tag…
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
+Lubricate and inspect the crew's drills and jackhammers at 0700, replace worn bits and clean air filters, tag any unit that fails the checklist, and notify procurement if spares are needed before the afternoon shift.
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Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
+Read the structural slab drawings for Bay C, confirm rebar locations and pour sequence against the written…
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
+Read the structural slab drawings for Bay C, confirm rebar locations and pour sequence against the written spec, flag any discrepancy to the foreman and stop work if the diving supervisor reports a conflict with underwater operations.
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Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
+Place and consolidate the cast-in-place footing at Gridline 4 between 9:00 and 11:00, protect freshly placed…
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
+Place and consolidate the cast-in-place footing at Gridline 4 between 9:00 and 11:00, protect freshly placed concrete with curing blankets, monitor slump during pour, and halt consolidation if dive operations nearby require clearance.
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Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
+Control traffic on Harbor Drive during the 8:00–10:00 trenching operation with lane closures and signage,…
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
+Control traffic on Harbor Drive during the 8:00–10:00 trenching operation with lane closures and signage, radio the dive supervisor before squeezing lanes, and keep emergency access clear for the patrol unit at all times.
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Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
+Lay the 300mm sewer main in Trench B using the laser for alignment, set pipe sections on bedding, backfill…
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
+Lay the 300mm sewer main in Trench B using the laser for alignment, set pipe sections on bedding, backfill after jointing, and stop work if the dive team requests a hold for underwater checks.
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Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
+Mix the batch called for on the slab pour ticket, load the portable mixer with the specified cement, sand,…
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
+Mix the batch called for on the slab pour ticket, load the portable mixer with the specified cement, sand, and aggregate, slump-test every batch, pour to the forms and screed level before the inspector arrives at 08:30.
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Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
+Set up the spray rig for the north retaining wall, confirm nozzle and pressure match the material spec, wet…
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
+Set up the spray rig for the north retaining wall, confirm nozzle and pressure match the material spec, wet down adjacent surfaces, apply the finish coat in overlapping passes while the site safety officer watches for incoming diving operations.
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Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
+Brace the demolition zone, remove hazardous items, pull the south wing walls in controlled sections, salvage…
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
+Brace the demolition zone, remove hazardous items, pull the south wing walls in controlled sections, salvage labeled beams and conduit for the yard, and update the crew foreman when a supply delivery or dive team interruption arrives.
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Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
+Follow the compound recipe on the mixing sheet, weigh and blend solvents and fillers in the mixing tub to…
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
+Follow the compound recipe on the mixing sheet, weigh and blend solvents and fillers in the mixing tub to produce the cleaning coating, test adhesion on a scrap panel, and tag the batch with time and operator before moving to application.
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Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
+Seal the window jambs on building B with the approved caulk, tool the beads smooth for a watertight finish,…
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
+Seal the window jambs on building B with the approved caulk, tool the beads smooth for a watertight finish, note any substrate gaps over 6 mm for the carpenter, and inform the supervisor immediately if diving operations need to be paused nearby.
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Load or unload materials
+Unload the delivery at bay three, inspect and count cartons against the packing list, move heavy items to…
Load or unload materials
+Unload the delivery at bay three, inspect and count cartons against the packing list, move heavy items to staging with the pallet jack, sign the receipt, and radio the procurement lead if anything is missing or diving work blocks access.
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Transport and set explosives for tunneling
+Carry the explosive kits from the laydown area to Shaft 3, set the charges in the drilled ring as per the…
Transport and set explosives for tunneling
+Carry the explosive kits from the laydown area to Shaft 3, set the charges in the drilled ring as per the blast diagram, tag each charge with time, priming and serial number, and report completion to Foreman Lisa before 16:00.
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Monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars
+Walk the underwater working face at Pier B with the dive supervisor, log observed movement, scour or leakage…
Monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars
+Walk the underwater working face at Pier B with the dive supervisor, log observed movement, scour or leakage at each inspection point, note diver run-times and gas checks, and send the daily underwater condition report to Engineer Marco by 18:00.
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Make sure divers adhere to safety regulations
+Stand beside the dive control van, check each diver's pre-dive checklist, confirm gas mixes and decompression…
Make sure divers adhere to safety regulations
+Stand beside the dive control van, check each diver's pre-dive checklist, confirm gas mixes and decompression schedule are posted, stop any dive that fails a safety item, and log the intervention in the site safety register before the next shift change.
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Operate hand and power tools
+Operate the handheld grinders, drills and pneumatic breakers on the north pier to clear the old anchor…
Operate hand and power tools
+Operate the handheld grinders, drills and pneumatic breakers on the north pier to clear the old anchor points, stop work immediately if the diver signals or air supply alarms, and log tool hours and fuel used at shift end.
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Assist in installing bracing and scaffolding
+Help rig and install the tubular bracing and frame scaffold at bay C, hand over secured fittings to the…
Assist in installing bracing and scaffolding
+Help rig and install the tubular bracing and frame scaffold at bay C, hand over secured fittings to the rigger, halt activity if diving operations are called off, and confirm scaffold tags are placed before leaving.
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Help build marine energy infrastructure
+Assist the crew lifting and aligning the tidal energy pile bases, hold guide lines while welders secure…
Help build marine energy infrastructure
+Assist the crew lifting and aligning the tidal energy pile bases, hold guide lines while welders secure joints, stop and clear the deck when the dive supervisor requests an interruption, and report any bent or missing components immediately.
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Mix and place concrete
+Mix the specified concrete batch on the east ramp, pour and consolidate the footing to the levels on the cast…
Mix and place concrete
+Mix the specified concrete batch on the east ramp, pour and consolidate the footing to the levels on the cast plan, cease pours if divers surface or the site is evacuated, and note slump, batch number and pour time in the pour log.
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Identify and distribute building materials
+Identify incoming pallets of rebar, timber and fixings at the laydown, distribute materials to the…
Identify and distribute building materials
+Identify incoming pallets of rebar, timber and fixings at the laydown, distribute materials to the foundations team per the site layout, stop distribution if the dive team signals an airway clearance, and mark remaining quantities on the stock list.
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Follow safety protocols and instructions
+Follow the site safety plan during the shift: wear required PPE, follow permit instructions for hot work,…
Follow safety protocols and instructions
+Follow the site safety plan during the shift: wear required PPE, follow permit instructions for hot work, immediately follow the diver-standby protocol when signalled, and sign the daily safety checklist before clocking off.
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