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General Construction Workers

General construction workers carry out semi-skilled tasks in many areas of construction.

The tasks of general construction workers vary according to the type of construction they do. Most perform physically demanding tasks such as loading and unloading materials from trucks.

General Construction Workers are in the Architecture and Construction career cluster and the Construction pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$20.00 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   18.8%

Above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Clean and prepare construction sites. Remove potential hazards.
  • Read and interpret plans and instructions to determine activities.
  • Load and unload trucks and haul materials.
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Job Title Examples:

 Construction Worker,  Curb and Gutter Laborer,  Drain Layer 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.