Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Construction Laborers

Construction laborers are workers who perform a variety of tasks to assist with the construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, roads, and other structures. In the healthcare industry, construction laborers may be responsible for assisting with the construction or renovation of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

Some specific tasks that construction laborers in the healthcare industry may be responsible for include:

Loading and unloading materials and equipment at construction sites.

Digging trenches, ditches, and holes.

Mixing and applying cement and other materials.

Erecting scaffolding and other temporary structures.

Assembling and disassembling forms for pouring concrete.

Operating power tools and other equipment.

Cleaning and preparing construction sites.

Assisting with the installation of pipes, wiring, and other systems.

Construction laborers in the healthcare industry should be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. They should also be physically fit and able to perform tasks that require lifting, bending, and other physical activity. Most construction laborers learn their skills through on-the-job training or through technical schools or apprenticeship programs.