Construction Helpers
Construction helpers assist experienced trades workers with less skilled tasks.
Construction helpers are entry-level workers. They assist bricklayers, carpenters, painters and plasterers, and plumbers. They perform simple tasks that make the work of experienced workers flow smoothly.
Quick Facts
Wages: Below the median $13.00 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
10.6%
Average
Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training
Skills Needed:
Listening, Mathematics, Choosing Equipment or Tools
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Squares, Hammers, Levels
- Technology: Project management software, Accounting software, Computer aided design CAD software
Job Title Examples:
Bricklayer Helper, Carpenter Apprentice, Plumbers Helper
