O*NET-SOC 47-2061.00

Construction Laborers

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1208/2020
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.1208/2020
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.008/2020
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i2.7508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8808/2020
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.7508/2020
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6208/2020
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.508/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2508/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.Core6208/2020
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.Core6108/2020
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.Core6108/2020
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.Core6208/2020
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.Core6108/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.6111/2023
Investigative2.6811/2023
Artistic1.3811/2023
Enterprising1.3511/2023
Social1.2311/2023

More occupations in preparation zone 2

Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.