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Occupational Description

Perform tasks involving physical labor at building, highway, and heavy construction projects, tunnel and shaft excavations, and demolition sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, and remove asbestos, lead, and other hazardous waste materials. May assist other craft workers. Exclude construction laborers who primarily assist a particular craft worker, and classify them under "Helpers, Construction Trades" (47-3011 through 47-3016).

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Construction Laborers

Employment Outlook for Construction Laborers

Statewide Employment Analysis

Employment in this occupation in 2010 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020. Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Regional Employment Analysis

Employment in this occupation in 2010 was much larger than the regional average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the regional average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020.

Data Sources and Limitations

Current Employment Department Job Openings for Construction Laborers There are 3 current openings for this occupation in the Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook region. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Handyman	5/7/13	Tillamook	$9.00/hr DOE
Utility Locator - Damage Prevention Specialist	4/23/13	Northern Oregon Coast	$12.00/hr to $14.00/hr DOE
Construction Laborer	3/12/13	Cannon Beach	$12.00/hr DOE

Job Openings from the Web for Construction Laborers

State of Oregon License Information for Construction Laborers No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Construction Laborers

Region	---------------- 2012 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th
Oregon Statewide	$10.23	$12.45	$15.90	$20.54	$26.54	$17.06	$35,470
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	10.66	12.63	14.98	17.95	22.31	15.78	32,828

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Regional Employment Projections for Construction Laborers

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
	2010	2020			Growth	Replacement	Total
Note: Self-employment is estimated to be 10% or greater for this occupation.
Oregon Statewide	7,850	9,760	1,910	24.3%	191	71	262
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	208	259	51	24.5%	5	2	7

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Industries of Employment for Construction Laborers

Industry Click links to view Infogroup employers	Ownership	2010 Employment
Construction	Private	156
Construction of Buildings	Private	62
Residential Building Construction	Private	39
Nonresidential Building Construction	Private	23
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	Private	29
Utility System Construction	Private	18
Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	65
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	Private	15
Building Equipment Contractors	Private	11
Building Finishing Contractors	Private	10
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	29
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	17
Administrative and Support Services	Private	17
Employment Services	Private	13

Educational Requirements for Construction Laborers There are typically no educational requirements for this occupation. Those with a high school diploma or equivalent have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.

Skills for Construction Laborers

• Apply Adhesives
• Apply Spray-Foam Insulation To Small Gaps And Cracks In Buildings
• Apply Waterproofing Membrane Liquid To Building Foundations
• Build Swales
• Cut, Fit And Join Construction Materials
• Erect Scaffold
• Follow Material Safety Data Sheets
• Follow Safety Procedures
• Form, Pour, And Finish Concrete
• Install Downspouts On Rain Gutters
• Install Electric Sump Pumps
• Install Exterior Footing Drains
• Install Interior Foundation Drains
• Install Metal Flashing On Roofs
• Install Rain Gutters
• Install Solar Light Tubes In Buildings
• Install Waterproofing Membrane Sheets On Building Foundations
• Maneuver Heavy Objects
• Operate Equipment Such As Air Hammer And Earth Tampers
• Operate Hand And Power Woodworking Tools Such As Sanders, Routers, And Miters
• Operate Power Construction Equipment
• Read Repair Work Orders
• Read Schematics And Specifications
• Remove Metal-Framed Windows From Buildings
• Remove Vinyl- Or Fiberglass-Framed Windows From Buildings
• Remove Wood-Framed Windows From Buildings
• Sharpen Cutting Tools
• Use Basic Carpentry Techniques
• Use Basic Mathematics
• Use Dollies, Hand Trucks Or Wheelbarrows
• Use Measuring Devices In Construction Work Such As Transits Or Measuring Tapes

Schools and Training Providers for Construction Laborers The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

• Construction Trades, Other

Apprenticeship Division 800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045 Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (971) 673-0761 Programs of Training: Construction Trades, Other

Wolf Creek Job Corps Center 2010 Opportunity Lane Glide, OR 97443 Phone: (541) 496-3507 Programs of Training: Construction Trades, Other

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Construction Laborers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Klamath Community College	Construction Management
Rogue Community College	Apprenticeship: Construction Trades Civil Engineering Technician Construction Technology/Construction Industry Mgmt.

Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Construction Laborers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Cement Masons And Concrete Finishers	33%