Demolition Worker

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15evidenced tasks
15ready prompts
6tools of the trade
47-2171.00O*NET-SOC code
13,800hold this job (US, BLS 2025)
$58,970median pay/yr (US)
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What it pays

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Half of all Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers in the U.S. earn more than $58,970 a year — the middle 80% land between $43,310 and $104,540. About 13,800 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers”. (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).
$58,970typical pay / year
13,800people in this work
$104,540+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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The work, task by task

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Set metal rods, or rebar, to form reinforced concrete

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Set the vertical and horizontal steel rods for the south retaining wall so the #5 main bars match the layout…
Set the vertical and horizontal steel rods for the south retaining wall so the #5 main bars match the layout on sheet S-2, tie intersections with basket ties at 12 inches, hold 2 inches clear from the form, and flag any missing chairs or bent bars before concrete pour tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workRebarWinESCOjob descriptionsO*NET

Assist with rebar installation tasks

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Assist the crew installing slab reinforcement on bay 5 by laying the mesh panels to the marked grid, spacer…
Assist the crew installing slab reinforcement on bay 5 by laying the mesh panels to the marked grid, spacer them to maintain 2 inches cover, feed the main bars to the fixers, and report broken chairs or shortages to lead rigger Juan immediately.
The tools that do the workconstruction managementjob descriptionsO*NET
The daily work13

Review project plans and specifications

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Review the structural drawings and the spec section 03 20 00 for demolition interfaces, flag any withheld…
Review the structural drawings and the spec section 03 20 00 for demolition interfaces, flag any withheld embed locations or conflicting cutting limits, and send a marked list to Jared and the engineer for decision by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workconstruction managementjob descriptions

Train team members on safety and techniques

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Run a two-hour toolbox on rigging, correct tie techniques, and PPE use this afternoon, demonstrate proper…
Run a two-hour toolbox on rigging, correct tie techniques, and PPE use this afternoon, demonstrate proper rivet fastening on a sample lap, record attendance, and issue follow-up one-page checklists to Maria and the crew.
The tools that do the workApplication Software SHEARjob descriptions

Coordinate with project managers and other trades

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Call the PM and the lead electrician, review tomorrow’s sequence for cutting and shoring at grid C, agree who…
Call the PM and the lead electrician, review tomorrow’s sequence for cutting and shoring at grid C, agree who clears the work area and when, and confirm a thirty-minute coordination walk at 0700 on site.
The tools that do the workconstruction managementjob descriptions

Install iron elements into structures

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Install the iron lintel at opening 5: measure and mark plates, tack-bolt the element temporary, verify…
Install the iron lintel at opening 5: measure and mark plates, tack-bolt the element temporary, verify alignment with the level, final-rivet per spec, and sign off the installation report before leaving site.
The tools that do the workOTP ArmaCADESCO

Erect steel frameworks for buildings, bridges and other construction projects

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Erect the steel framework for the west span of the River Street bridge: set and plumb the main columns, fit…
Erect the steel framework for the west span of the River Street bridge: set and plumb the main columns, fit and bolt the transverse beams to the specified splice plates, tack-weld temporary braces, and record as-built dimensions before removing falsework by Friday evening.
The tools that do the workconstruction managementESCO

Metal joining technologies

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Compile a clear shop and site procedure for metal joining on the Grain Terminal job: list approved joint…
Compile a clear shop and site procedure for metal joining on the Grain Terminal job: list approved joint types, required weld or rivet specifications, pre-heat and cool cycles for each alloy, and circulate to foreman and welding crew by Wednesday morning.
The tools that do the workrebar detailingESCOsee the evidence ↗

Rivet types

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Prepare a one-page quick reference for rivet selection to give to the rigging crew: match rivet type and size…
Prepare a one-page quick reference for rivet selection to give to the rigging crew: match rivet type and size to plate thickness and shear loads, note grip range and corrosion resistance, and print ten copies for site briefings on Tuesday.
The tools that do the workApplication Software SHEARESCOsee the evidence ↗

Metal thermal conductivity

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Measure and compare thermal conductivity effects for the east tower splice job: run calculations for steel…
Measure and compare thermal conductivity effects for the east tower splice job: run calculations for steel and aluminum splice plates under forecast daytime temperatures, recommend preheat or cooling holds, and send the memo to project engineer and site safety by Thursday.
The tools that do the workOTP ArmaCADESCOsee the evidence ↗

Operate handheld riveting equipment

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Set up a hands-on refresher: outline the tool checklist, safe grip and firing sequence, maintenance before…
Set up a hands-on refresher: outline the tool checklist, safe grip and firing sequence, maintenance before shift, and a three-step emergency stop drill for the handheld riveter, then schedule a toolbox talk and live demo with crew leads tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workApplied Systems Associates aSa RebarESCOsee the evidence ↗

Use safety equipment in construction

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Assemble a site PPE and fall-protection audit for the South Pier project: list required harnesses, lanyards,…
Assemble a site PPE and fall-protection audit for the South Pier project: list required harnesses, lanyards, helmet standards, inspection intervals, noncompliance penalties, and circulate the audit to safety officer and contractor by end of day Monday.
The tools that do the workconstruction managementESCOsee the evidence ↗

Set up reinforcing steel

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Set out and secure the reinforcing steel cages for the south footing, mark exact lap splices and hook…
Set out and secure the reinforcing steel cages for the south footing, mark exact lap splices and hook locations, install chairs to achieve 50mm concrete cover, photograph each bay, and confirm bar sizes and counts match the pour ticket before inspection tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workApplied Systems Associates aSa RebarESCOsee the evidence ↗

Tie reinforcing steel

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Tie the top mat on grid B between column lines 3 and 6 using 16mm wire, complete continuous ties at every…
Tie the top mat on grid B between column lines 3 and 6 using 16mm wire, complete continuous ties at every intersection and additional cross ties at 1.2m offsets, clip the ends, tidy wire snips, then log tie count and take a photo for foreman sign-off by 3pm.
The tools that do the workrebar detailingESCOsee the evidence ↗

Inspect construction supplies

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Inspect the incoming pallet of couplers, chairs, and 20mm bars against the delivery note, reject any bent or…
Inspect the incoming pallet of couplers, chairs, and 20mm bars against the delivery note, reject any bent or corroded bars, record serials and quantities, photograph defects, and email the procurement lead and site manager the nonconformance report by noon.
The tools that do the workconstruction managementESCOsee the evidence ↗

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