CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER
CONSTRUCTION
Construction craft laborers work as physical laborers at buildings, highways, and construction projects. They perform a wide variety of duties and operate all kinds of hand and power tools. *Construction Craft Laborer is a Pre-Apprenticeship program, which offers students the hands-on training and education needed to qualify for apprenticeships.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Construction Craft Laborer are trained in the following subject areas:
- Using basic construction materials such as concrete, lumber, sand, and bricks
- Installing slopes and adjusting for changes in elevation on construction sites
- Identifying and caring for different types of lumber and learning the use of each type
- Using scaffolding, hand levels, transits, plumb-bobs, builder’s levels, and other tools on construction sites
- Moving sand, gravel, concrete blocks, and other construction materials
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Construction Craft Laborer Numbers to Know
$36K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Commitment to safety
Dependability
Integrity
Monitoring skills
Training Facilities
