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Overview
Building construction worker work is about preparing, maintaining and cleaning construction sites so specialist trades can carry out building, repair and installation tasks.
In job descriptions, look for site preparation, construction supplies, concrete mixing or pouring, masonry checks, plastering, carpentry, tools, blueprints and coordination with crews.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Building construction worker work supports the flow of a construction site. Tasks can include preparing areas, moving supplies, mixing concrete, cleaning work zones and helping specialist trades keep work moving.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes construction supplies, concrete work, plastering, carpentry basics, blueprint reading, masonry checks, safe tool use, site inspection and communication with construction crews.
Salary context
Pay expectations are shaped by site size, physical demands, equipment use, concrete or formwork tasks, shift pattern and how much independent preparation or coordination the worker handles.
Career paths
Experience can start with general site labouring and develop toward a trade such as carpentry, plastering, masonry, concrete work, equipment operation or site supervision.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the trade being supported, materials moved, tools used, cleanup scope, blueprint reading and whether the role includes concrete, demolition, roofing or finishing tasks.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Fence Erectors
47-4031.00
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Open in O*NETConstruction Laborers
47-2061.00
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Alternative labels
construction worker
construction site labourer
construction site worker
mechanical construction worker
building site labourer
construction labourer
building site worker
electrical construction worker
building construction labourer
installation and commissioning construction worker
civil construction worker
Occupation group
Building construction labourers (9313)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fb7e2f4f-1545-42f1-972e-94082e49c6dc |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 9313.1 |
| ISCO group | 9313 |
| Concept type | Occupation |