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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Keeping the record2
Clean and prepare construction sites
+Clear debris and hazardous materials from the north laydown area, sweep and grade the access paths, isolate…
Clean and prepare construction sites
+Clear debris and hazardous materials from the north laydown area, sweep and grade the access paths, isolate any live utilities found, restock disposable PPE at the site cabin, and report completion to Foreman Jackson by 16:00 today.
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Dig trenches and backfill holes
+Excavate the trench along Grid B from chainage 12+00 to 12+30 to design depth, bench and slope as specified,…
Dig trenches and backfill holes
+Excavate the trench along Grid B from chainage 12+00 to 12+30 to design depth, bench and slope as specified, set aside excavated spoil in the marked dump area, backfill in 150mm lifts and compact to refusal, then log the work in the daily excavation register before knock-off.
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Coordinate1
Assist craft workers with their duties
+Stand by to support the pipefitters on Bay 3 during their morning shift: fetch and stage the flange kits,…
Assist craft workers with their duties
+Stand by to support the pipefitters on Bay 3 during their morning shift: fetch and stage the flange kits, hold lighting and lifting slings, tidy the immediate work area between lifts, and flag any missing parts to Lead Carpenter Ruiz immediately.
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Analysing1
Operate laser guidance and sampling devices
+Set up the laser receiver and tripod at reference point TP-7, level and calibrate the instrument, take three…
Operate laser guidance and sampling devices
+Set up the laser receiver and tripod at reference point TP-7, level and calibrate the instrument, take three spot readings across the excavation face, record the measurements on the survey sheet, and notify Surveyor Ahmed if readings deviate from the plan tolerance.
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The daily work21
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
+Break up the damaged slab on Bayfront Drive between manhole 12 and the curb using the jackhammer, stop…
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
+Break up the damaged slab on Bayfront Drive between manhole 12 and the curb using the jackhammer, stop immediately if divers signal or subsurface voids are found, clear broken concrete into the designated hopper when each section is done.
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Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
+Service the excavator-mounted drill and hand tools: drain hydraulic oil, grease pivot pins, replace worn…
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
+Service the excavator-mounted drill and hand tools: drain hydraulic oil, grease pivot pins, replace worn chisels, run the engine for five minutes and inspect for leaks, tag out if faults remain and notify maintenance foreman before shift end.
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Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
+Study the foundation plan sheets for Building C on the site trailer, mark the footing locations, note rebar…
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
+Study the foundation plan sheets for Building C on the site trailer, mark the footing locations, note rebar sizes and depths, record any discrepancies for the superintendent before starting layout tomorrow morning.
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Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
+Place forms, pour and consolidate the cast-in-place footing from gridline A1 to A6, protect fresh concrete…
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
+Place forms, pour and consolidate the cast-in-place footing from gridline A1 to A6, protect fresh concrete with curing blankets, test slump and record readings, stop the pour if reinforcement is exposed or water intrusion occurs.
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Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
+Set up flaggers and sequenced lane closures at the 3rd Street work zone, maintain a 10 mph buffer around…
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
+Set up flaggers and sequenced lane closures at the 3rd Street work zone, maintain a 10 mph buffer around crews, escort large delivery trucks through the site, and resume normal traffic when pipe stringing is complete for the shift.
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Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
+Lay the 12-inch sewer main on Elm Avenue using the laser-guided trencher: align each pipe to the laser beam,…
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
+Lay the 12-inch sewer main on Elm Avenue using the laser-guided trencher: align each pipe to the laser beam, bed and tamp joints, pressure-test the assembled run before backfill, halt operations and call the supervisor if alignment drifts or the laser loses lock.
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Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
+Mix the batch to spec, pour into the forms, and finish the slab around the south stairwell before the 2pm…
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
+Mix the batch to spec, pour into the forms, and finish the slab around the south stairwell before the 2pm inspection; stop mixing if the dive team signals a suspension and document deliveries used for the batch.
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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 sprayer, wet the façade to reduce dust, coat the north retaining wall with the specified…
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
+Set up the sprayer, wet the façade to reduce dust, coat the north retaining wall with the specified cementitious sealer, and shut down immediately if diving operations are suspended or supply checks show contamination.
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Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
+Strip non-structural partitions, bring salvageable doors, fixtures, and metal to the designated stockpile,…
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
+Strip non-structural partitions, bring salvageable doors, fixtures, and metal to the designated stockpile, and halt demolition at any dive-safety call while recording what was removed and where it’s stored.
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Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
+Measure and mix the cleaning compound to the manufacturer ratio, test a small patch, then apply over the…
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
+Measure and mix the cleaning compound to the manufacturer ratio, test a small patch, then apply over the concrete steps, pausing work immediately if diving operations are interrupted and logging material batch numbers.
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Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
+Gun caulk all window perimeters on the west elevation to specified bead size, tool and smooth joints, and…
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
+Gun caulk all window perimeters on the west elevation to specified bead size, tool and smooth joints, and stop work if dive-team protocols require suspension; note lot numbers and time on the caulk log.
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Load or unload materials
+Unload the delivered pallets at the east gate, stack materials per the site layout, check them against the…
Load or unload materials
+Unload the delivered pallets at the east gate, stack materials per the site layout, check them against the delivery tickets, and pause receiving if diving operations signal a hold; photograph any discrepancies.
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Transport and set explosives for tunneling
+Move the charge trailers to the West Portal, transfer the approved blasthole charges into the blast mats…
Transport and set explosives for tunneling
+Move the charge trailers to the West Portal, transfer the approved blasthole charges into the blast mats crib, walk the shot line with the tunnelling foreman, set and tag each charge to the plan, and report completion to the site explosives supervisor before first light tomorrow.
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Monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars
+Walk the cofferdam and all submerged works at 0800, log diver bottom times, visible damage to tunnel rings,…
Monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars
+Walk the cofferdam and all submerged works at 0800, log diver bottom times, visible damage to tunnel rings, lock gates and piles, note any silt or scour that affects stability, notify the marine lead immediately of any divergence from the schedule and attach photos to the daily site log.
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Make sure divers adhere to safety regulations
+Hold the pre-dive toolbox, check each diver’s certification, planned bottom time and gas schedule, confirm…
Make sure divers adhere to safety regulations
+Hold the pre-dive toolbox, check each diver’s certification, planned bottom time and gas schedule, confirm standby rescue crew and decompression table, stop the dive if any item is missing, and file the safety checklist with the diving superintendent at the end of the shift.
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Operate hand and power tools
+Operate the hand and power tools shown on today’s toolbox talk sheet, stop work and secure equipment…
Operate hand and power tools
+Operate the hand and power tools shown on today’s toolbox talk sheet, stop work and secure equipment immediately if a diver recall or workplace hazard is announced, and log any tool defects and hours used before knock-off.
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Assist in installing bracing and scaffolding
+Help install the bracing and scaffold called out on the erection drawing, hold any lift when the dive…
Assist in installing bracing and scaffolding
+Help install the bracing and scaffold called out on the erection drawing, hold any lift when the dive supervisor signals a stop, check every connection and tag completed bays before the crane moves on.
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Help build marine energy infrastructure
+Assist in assembling and positioning the marine energy foundations and frames, pause work and clear the…
Help build marine energy infrastructure
+Assist in assembling and positioning the marine energy foundations and frames, pause work and clear the splash zone if surface teams call a diving recall, and confirm cable routes and lift points match the marine installation plan before hoisting.
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Mix and place concrete
+Mix and place the concrete to the specified slump and pour sequence on the batch ticket, stop mixing if site…
Mix and place concrete
+Mix and place the concrete to the specified slump and pour sequence on the batch ticket, stop mixing if site control orders a diver emergency, check formwork alignment and record batch numbers and pour time in the pour diary.
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Identify and distribute building materials
+Identify incoming pallets and distribute materials to the marked laydown areas per the goods delivery list,…
Identify and distribute building materials
+Identify incoming pallets and distribute materials to the marked laydown areas per the goods delivery list, quarantine any damaged items, and notify the stores lead and dive supervisor immediately if supplies impact an active diving task.
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Follow safety protocols and instructions
+Follow the site safety brief and written work instructions for today’s tasks, stop work and report to the…
Follow safety protocols and instructions
+Follow the site safety brief and written work instructions for today’s tasks, stop work and report to the safety officer if a diver recall or unsafe condition occurs, and sign the daily safety log at shift end.
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