Jobs in Construction

Plan and design structures, like private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories and other properties.

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide information like the shape, location, elevation or dimension of land for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

Prepare detailed drawings of buildings and their architectural features and of topographical maps used in civil engineering projects such as highways, bridges and public works.

Use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings.

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of a business while following the production schedule. 

Install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems.

Help installation, maintenance and repair workers with parts replacement, repair of vehicles and machinery and more. 

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less experience, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, large machinery and equipment, bridges and other structures.

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads or curbs using a variety of tools. Align sidewalks, curbs or gutters and patch missing pieces when needed.

Operate one or several kinds of construction equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, shovels, tractors or front-end loaders to move and shape earth and structures, or pour concrete. 

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Drive, maneuver or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, buildings and other structures.  

Install and repair piping fixtures and systems in factories, homes, businesses and other places.

Construct, repair and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.

Install and repair heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems.

Install and maintain the grounds of houses, businesses and parks, keeping them attractive, orderly and healthy.

Perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.

Fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment and buildings.