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Construction

Explore hands-on building work, project planning, inspection, and site supervision.

34 careers · grouped by type of work

Construction careers

34 careers

Painting and Plastering Helper

Help a painting or plastering crew by protecting surfaces, smoothing rough spots, carrying materials, and cleaning tools.

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Roofer Helper

Help a roofing crew remove old roofing, move supplies and prepare surfaces while learning how a roof goes together.

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Construction Laborer

Prepare building sites, move materials, and help crews build structures.

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Masonry and Tile Helper

Keep masonry and tile crews supplied, mix mortar, and prepare materials while learning how walls and finished surfaces come together.

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Fence Installer

Build and repair fences and gates, from the first layout marks to the last fastening.

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Construction Painter

Prepare surfaces and apply paint or other finishes to buildings.

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Carpet Installer

Fit carpet around walls and doorways, join seams, and stretch it smooth in a trade that combines careful measuring with physical work.

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Floor Sander and Finisher

Guide sanding machines over wood floors, smooth the edges by hand, and apply finishes that change how a room looks and feels.

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Wallpaper Installer

You prepare walls and fit decorative coverings, matching patterns and finishing seams so separate strips become one continuous design.

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Roofer

Install and repair roofs that protect buildings from weather.

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Tile and Stone Installer

Fit ceramic tile and stone onto floors, walls and countertops.

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Resilient Floor Installer

You fit vinyl and linoleum flooring into rooms, from flexible sheets to individual tiles.

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Concrete Mason and Finisher

Place, shape, and finish concrete for floors, roads, and structures.

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Plasterer or Stucco Mason

Shape wet plaster into finished interior walls, or coat building exteriors with stucco.

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Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer

You fit and fasten the panels that turn exposed framing into interior walls and ceilings.

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Drywall Taper

You cover drywall seams with tape and joint compound, then smooth the surface so joints and screw heads disappear beneath the finish.

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Manufactured Home Installer

You help turn delivered home sections into a level, secured, weather-tight home, then finish the seams and check the details.

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Hazardous Materials Removal Worker

Remove hazardous materials using protective procedures.

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Glazier

Cut and install glass in windows, storefronts, and interiors.

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Stonemason

Shape and fit stone into walls and other structures, combining heavy physical work with the patience to make each piece sit precisely.

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Mechanical Insulation Installer

Fit insulation around pipes, ducts, and equipment to control temperature.

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Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker

Place, space, and tie the steel bars inside concrete floors, walls, and bridges, combining physical crew work with careful measurements.

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Sheet Metal Worker

Cut, shape, and install metal parts such as ducts and panels.

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Brick or Block Mason

Build and repair walls with brick, concrete block, and mortar.

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Rigger

Choose and attach the gear that lets a crew lift, turn, and place heavy loads.

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Structural Iron and Steel Worker

Build the steel skeleton of buildings and bridges.

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Rail Track Maintenance Equipment Operator

Operate machines that straighten track and replace worn ties, with hands-on repairs between turns at the controls.

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Terrazzo Installer

You turn stone chips and colored binder into patterned floors, then grind and polish the surface to reveal the finished design.

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Building Inspector

Inspect buildings and construction work for code and safety requirements.

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Construction and Extraction Supervisor

Coordinate construction crews, schedules, and safety on active job sites.

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Elevator and Escalator Technician

Install and repair the machinery that moves people between floors.

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Cost Estimator

Read plans and estimate the materials, labor, and costs of projects.

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Construction Manager

Plan projects, coordinate contractors, and solve problems as building work proceeds.

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Highway Maintenance Worker

Repair roads, clear hazards, and keep traffic routes usable.

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