Jobs in Construction

Entry-Level Jobs

Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers High Demand!

Install and repair heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems.
Architectural and civil drafter

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.
Carpenter High Demand!

Construct, repair and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.
Cement mason and concrete finisher High Demand!

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.
Construction equipment operator

Drive, maneuver or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, buildings and other structures.
Construction laborer High Demand!

Perform many tasks that require physical labor on construction sites.
Construction supervisor High Demand!

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Drafter

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

Install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems.
General maintenance and repair worker High Demand!

Fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment and buildings.
Installation and maintenance helper

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

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.
Landscaper and groundskeeper

Install and maintain the grounds of houses, businesses and parks, keeping them attractive, orderly and healthy.
Operating engineer and construction equipment operator High Demand!

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.
Painter High Demand!

Apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, large machinery and equipment, bridges and other structures.
Plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter High Demand!

Install and repair piping fixtures and systems in factories, homes, businesses and other places.
Production clerk High Demand!

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of a business while following the production schedule.
Production helper High Demand!

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

Jobs With Advanced Training