Bricklayer
Job Description: Lays building materials, such as brick, structural tile, and concrete cinder, glass gypsum, and terra cotta block to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, general science, and mechanical drawing
Associated Occupations: Bricklayer supervisor, Stonemason, Cement-block mason
Cabinet Maker
Job Description: Sets up and operates variety of woodworking machines and uses various hand tools and power tools to fabricate and repair wooden cabinets and high-grade furniture.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, and Mechanical Drawing, Botany (wood characteristics)
Associated Occupations: Finish Carpenter, Furniture Making
Carpenter
Job Description: Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming to local building codes.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Geometry, Mechanical Drawing, and General Science
Associated Occupations: Finish Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Roofer
Cement Mason
Job Description: Smoothes and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels, and screeds.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Algebra
Associated Occupations: Bricklayer, Mason, and Form Builder
Construction Equipment Technician
Job Description: Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
Education Level: HS, Special Training, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Knowledge of mechanics and/or machinery
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, and Fluid Dynamics
Associated Occupations: Excavator, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Commercial Truck Driver
Construction Estimator
Job Description: Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading and Basic Computer Skills
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, and General Math
Associated Occupations: Estimator, Job-Site Foreman, or Supervisor
Construction Inspector
Job Description: Inspects and oversees construction of bridges, buildings, dams, highways, and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
Education Level: HS and Certifications
Special Skills Required: Problem Solving and Blueprint Reading, State Certification
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Geometry, Mechanical Drawing, and General Science
Construction Superintendent
Job Description: Directs activities of workers concerned with construction of buildings, dams, highways, pipelines, or other construction projects.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Problem Solving, Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Geometry, Mechanical Drawing, and General Science
Associated Occupations: Carpenter, Construction Inspector, and Contractor
Contractor
Job Description: Contracts to perform specified construction work in accordance with architect's plans, blueprints, codes, and other specifications.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Basic Computer Knowledge, Technical Writing, Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Algebra, and Accounting
Associated Occupations: Estimator, Building Inspector, Supervisor
Drafter, Architectural
Job Description: Prepares detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings, according to specifications, sketches, and rough drafts provided by an architect.
Education Level: HS, Post-Secondary, College
Special Skills Required: Technical Writing, Basic Computer Skills
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mechanical Drawing, and Related Sciences
Associated Occupations: Inspector, Contractor, and Estimator
Dry-Wall Installer
Job Description: Plans gypsum drywall installations, erects metal framing and furring channels for fastening drywalls, and installs drywall to cover walls, ceilings, soffits, shafts, and moveable partitions in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required:
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, General Math
Associated Occupations: Dry-Wall Finisher, Plasterer, Wall Paperer, and Painter
Dry-Wall Finisher
Job Description: Seals joints between plasterboard or other wallboards to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required:
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Dry-Wall Hanger, Plasterer, Wall Paperer, and Painter
Electrician
Job Description: Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
Education Level: HS, Post-Secondary, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: License, Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mechanical Drawing, and Related Sciences
Associated Occupations: Commercial Electrician, HVAC Mechanic, and Estimator
Floor Layer
Job Description: Applies blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative covering to floors, walls, and cabinets.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Estimating, Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Finish Carpenter, Concrete Finisher
Form Builder
Job Description: Constructs built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms, according to specifications, for molding concrete structures.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Concrete Finisher, Carpenter
Glazier
Job Description: Installs glass in windows, skylights, storefronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required:
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Metric Readings
Associated Occupations: Carpenter, Insulation Worker
Heating and Air-Conditioning Installer
Job Description: Installs, services, and repairs environmental control systems in residences, department stores, office buildings, and commercial establishments, utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipe-fitting, and structural layout.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Electrician, Plumber
Heavy-Equipment Operator (Excavator)
Job Description: Operates several types of power construction equipment, such as compressors, pumps, hoists, cranes, shovels, tractors, scrapers, or motor graders, to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structural and reinforcing steel, and pour surface materials.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Insulation Worker
Job Description: Applies insulation material to exposed surfaces of structures, such as air ducts, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks, and cold storage rooms.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Basic Thermodynamics
Associated Occupations: Glazier, Carpenter, and HVAC Mechanic
Land Surveyor
Job Description: Plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, map-making, and other purposes.
Education Level: HS, BS (state license for Professional Land Surveyor)
Special Skills Required: Problem Solving, Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Mechanical Drawing
Associated Occupations: Supervisor, Cartographic Drafter, Geodetic Computator, and Map Editor
Landscape Contractor
Job Description: Contracts to landscape grounds of houses, industrial plants, other buildings, or areas around highways.
Education Level: HS, On the job training
Special Skills Required: Problem Solving, Blueprint Reading, and Creative Design
Math/Science Usage: Botany, Algebra, Geometry, and Mechanical Drawing
Associated Occupations: Site Planner
Painter
Job Description: Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required:
Math/Science Usage: General Science, Chemistry, General Math, and Mechanical Drawing
Associated Occupations: Painting Supervisor, Paperhanger
Paperhanger
Job Description: Covers interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric using hand tools.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required:
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Painter, Plasterer, and Dry-Wall Finisher
Plasterer/Stucco Applicator
Job Description: Applies coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings, and partitions of buildings, to produce finished surface, according to blueprints, architects drawings, or oral instructions, using hand tools and portable power tools.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required:
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Advanced Math, General Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Drawing, and General Shop
Associated Occupations: Plasterer Supervisor, Lather, Dry-Wall Installer, Dry-Wall Finisher, Stucco Mason, and Taper
Plumber
Job Description: Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Trigonometry, and Basic Fluid Dynamics
Associated Occupations: Plumber Supervisor, Pipe-Fitter
Roofer
Job Description: Covers roofs with roofing materials other than sheet metal, such as composition shingles or sheets, wood shingles, or asphalt and gravel, to waterproof roofs.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Algebra
Associated Occupations: Roofing Supervisor, Roof Spray Applicator
Sheet Metal Worker
Job Description: Plans, lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal parts, equipment, and products, utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and nonmetallic materials, machining, and layout techniques, using various tools.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mechanical Drawing, and Metal Shop
Associated Occupations: Metal Worker Supervisor, Sheet Metal Mechanic, Laser-Beam-Machine Operator, and Sheet Metal Installer
Sider/Exterior Finisher
Job Description: Applies a wide range of materials to building exteriors to provide decorative, protective and insulating surfaces.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Algebra
Associated Occupations: Carpenter, Contractor, Roofer
Stonemason
Job Description: Sets stone to build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments, or lays walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry, such as alberene, using mason's tools.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint Reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math, Algebra
Associated Occupations: Stonemason Supervisor, Curb Setter, Granite Setter, Bricklayer, and Cement-Block Mason.
Structural Engineer
Job Description: Directs or participates in planning, designing, or reviewing plans for erection of structures requiring stress analysis.
Education Level: HS, BS
Special Skills Required: Problem Solving, License
Math/Science Usage: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Physics
Associated Occupations: Supervisor, Building Inspector, Architect, Bridge Inspector, and Structural Drafter
Tile/Marble Setter
Job Description: Applies tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and promenade roof decks, following design specifications.
Education Level: HS, On the job or technical training
Special Skills Required: Blueprint reading
Math/Science Usage: General Math
Associated Occupations: Supervisor, Terrazzo Worker, and Tile Finisher
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