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Laborer
The Work
Laborers range from unskilled to semi-skilled workers and work on all
types of construction projects including highways, bridges, tunnels,
high
rise buildings and residential construction. They are usually employed
on site for the duration of the project. Laborers must know how to work
with their hands and with power tools run by gasoline, electricity and
compressed air. They may work with pavement breakers, rammers, pumps,
compressors,
lasers, and vibrators. Laborers clear timber and brush, place and
vibrate
concrete, install pipe, landscape, and do a variety of other jobs.
The Working Conditions
Laborer's work is performed both indoors and outdoors, at heights,
underground, or above or under water. Laborers lift, carry, climb,
kneel,
balance, and crawl. Because laborers work in varied conditions, they
must
be knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of the job.
Wages
Union
Apprentice: $11.24
Journey: $20.44 per hour
Open Shop
Apprentice: $9.20
Journey: $15.34
updated 4/01
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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