The Work
The construction laborer uses hand, air and gasoline powered tools to assemble, disassemble, clean, compact or settle wood, metal material, concrete and earth.  The laborer works in and around all types of buildings, highway structures and utility ditches.  Often the work involves carrying material to workers in another craft, for example, supplying mixed mortar to bricklayers. 

The Working Conditions
Laborers work outdoors in all kinds of weather and conditions.  They may work at heights or below the surface of the earth in ditches and holes.  Lifting, carrying and moving around hazardous surfaces are common. 

Wages 
Union
Apprentices: $13.98 per hour 
Journey level:  $22.18 per hour 

Open Shop
Apprentices: $9.74 per hour 
Journey level:  $16.24 per hour 

updated 1/03 

For more information:
For more information on this program, contact the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries at (503) 731-4072 or visit them online at: Bureau of Labor and Industries

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