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Overview
Waterway construction labourers build and maintain canals, dams, dikes, embankments, breakwaters and other structures in or near water.
In job descriptions, look for drainage work, sediment or erosion control, concrete structures, dredging, pumps, rigging equipment, blueprints, site inspection and construction safety.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Work takes place on canals, dams, embankments, dikes, breakwaters and drainage areas, often with water levels, soil movement, concrete work and site safety changing through the day.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include drainage work, sediment control, pump operation, rigging, blueprint reading, concrete inspection, erosion control, dredging support and steady teamwork near water.
Salary context
Salary context depends on site difficulty, water exposure, equipment responsibility, shift or seasonal work, concrete and drainage tasks, safety duties and how much inspection support is expected.
Career paths
Paths can move from general civil construction into waterway maintenance, dredging crews, drainage teams, concrete repair, site supervision or specialist work around flood and erosion control.
Good to know
Check adverts for the type of waterway, structures being built, pump or dredging equipment, underwater or near-water duties, travel between sites and the safety procedures required.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for waterway construction labourer work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Construction of utility projects for fluids
This is one example. Another occupation in this activity is drainage worker.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
42.91Construction of water projects42.21Construction of utility projects for fluids
Alternative labels
Occupation group
civil engineering worker (9312.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/21fe7141-68fa-4db7-9ee2-53097cef541a |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 9312.1.6 |
| ISCO group | 9312 |
| Concept type | Occupation |