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Jesus
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What are the tasks of a Construction Worker?
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David E. Patnaude, CPE
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Hi Jesus,
Your question is actually quite broad because a "construction worker" can do a great many different things and can also specialize in certain aspects of construction. Given that any building is comprised of multiple parts and pieces a construction worker could do anything from site work to utilities to foundations to supporting structural skeleton and then on to a multitude of work for finishing off the building under construction.
If there is one aspect of construction you are more drawn to than another I would suggest that you try to apprentice in that particular aspect to see if you enjoy it. Because there are so many aspects to construction I would further suggest that you keep trying various trades and crafts until you find one that you really enjoy.
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Your question is actually quite broad because a "construction worker" can do a great many different things and can also specialize in certain aspects of construction. Given that any building is comprised of multiple parts and pieces a construction worker could do anything from site work to utilities to foundations to supporting structural skeleton and then on to a multitude of work for finishing off the building under construction.
If there is one aspect of construction you are more drawn to than another I would suggest that you try to apprentice in that particular aspect to see if you enjoy it. Because there are so many aspects to construction I would further suggest that you keep trying various trades and crafts until you find one that you really enjoy.
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david kirk
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Hi, Jesus,
The career of 'construction worker' tends to relate to the role of loading and unloading supplies, digging ditches to drain water, assembling frames for other workers to stand on, carrying heavy equipment and materials to the building site, and other manual tasks as assigned. These skills require little to no training, and are frequently filled by college students during their summers off from school. If you are interested in being part of the construction industry, I suggest you explore some construction professions, such as carpenter, mason, plumber, electrician, engineer. This could be a rewarding career if you enjoy working outdoors, working with other professionals with different trades, and knowing the satisfaction of seeing the completed structure. I wish you the best.
The career of 'construction worker' tends to relate to the role of loading and unloading supplies, digging ditches to drain water, assembling frames for other workers to stand on, carrying heavy equipment and materials to the building site, and other manual tasks as assigned. These skills require little to no training, and are frequently filled by college students during their summers off from school. If you are interested in being part of the construction industry, I suggest you explore some construction professions, such as carpenter, mason, plumber, electrician, engineer. This could be a rewarding career if you enjoy working outdoors, working with other professionals with different trades, and knowing the satisfaction of seeing the completed structure. I wish you the best.