The Types of Construction Jobs

There are many different types of construction jobs. Those that have a good outlook are those that cannot easily be replaced by machinery and involve human skill and ingenuity.

Some examples of construction jobs are boilermakers. These workers assemble, install, repair, maintain, and monitor boilers and closed vats. They also repair other large vessels and containers that hold liquids and gases.

Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons also work at construction sites. They use bricks, concrete blocks, and natural stones to build fences, walkways, paths, walls, borders, and other structures.

Cement masons work with cement as their primary medium. These masons pour, smooth, and finish concrete floors, sidewalks, roads, and curbs. They mainly use a cement mixture. Terrazzo workers create durable surfaces for floors and stairways.

Carpet installers typically work on construction sites at buildings and residences that have already been built. They come in with yards of carpet and cut and roll out the carpet. They measure rooms to ensure they have cut the right dimensions. Then they lay the carpet and staple it down, trimming off any ragged edges. They may also replace worn parts of carpet.

Construction and building inspectors make sure that new construction, changes, or repairs comply with local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. They visit sites and make notes on the structure and machines in the building. They also write up violations and ensure they are corrected.

Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures. They oil and grease the machinery, lift and load parts, and dump or pick up material. They are generally responsible for light maintenance on the machines.

Construction laborers do a lot of the grunt work that's involved with building a site. They hammer, saw, bolt, sauter, cut, trim, and frame various parts. They smooth over rough edges and sand things down. This is often tough work that requires working outside in extreme heat and cold temps.

Drywall and ceiling tile installers are another type of construction jobs. They hang wallboards to walls and ceilings inside buildings. Tapers prepare the wallboards for painting, using tape and other materials. Many workers do both installing and taping, so it is a dual-sided job.

Electricians are almost always present on a job site. They install wiring and maintain electrical systems in homes, buildings, and factories. They often go in and make repairs to wiring.

Plasterers and stucco masons apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions for functional and decorative purposes. They smooth over the plaster and correct imperfections. Some workers apply ornamental plaster.

Roofers are responsible for keeping leaks out of buildings. They climb on top of roofs using high ladders to install shingles, asphalt, and metal. Often they work in extreme temperatures and make small repairs. The work can be dangerous.

Iron and rebar workers install mesh, steel bars, and cables to reinforce concrete. They lay the groundwork for buildings.

Iron and steel workers install iron or steel beams, girders, and columns to form buildings, bridges, and other structures. Without these structures a building would collapse. The heavy reinforcement of these They are often referred to as ironworkers.