Construction Site General Laborer

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A job that performs auxiliary tasks such as handyman work, material transportation, site cleaning, and tidying at construction sites.

Description

Construction site general laborers receive instructions from specialized trades such as formwork or demolition workers, performing handyman tasks like preparing and transporting materials and tools, site cleaning and organization, and waste removal. While adhering to safety procedures, they assist with high-reach vehicles and scaffolding, handle simple assembly, and support overall site efficiency. Primarily outdoor physical labor in an environment with significant weather and seasonal fluctuations.

Future Outlook

Labor shortages at construction sites continue, keeping demand stable, but some tasks may be replaced by robots and labor-saving machinery.

Personality Traits

Can Accurately Execute Following Instructions / Good at Diligent Work / Has Good Teamwork / Physically Strong

Work Style

Day Shift / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work

Career Path

Construction Site General Laborer → Construction Worker → Skilled Worker (Formwork Carpenter, Demolition Worker, etc.) → Site Supervisor Assistant → Site Supervisor

Required Skills

Basic Tool Operation / Transporting Heavy Objects / Understanding of Safety Work Procedures

Recommended Skills

Aerial Work Vehicle Operation Skills Training / Forklift Operation Skills Training / Slinging Skills Training

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is essential for long hours of heavy labor and outdoor work.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Because logical thinking is hardly required.
Creativity & Ideation Because the work centers on following instructions rather than creativity.
Initiative & Leadership Because compliance with instructions outweighs independent judgment.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Because it centers on repetition of basic movements rather than acquiring specialized skills.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because numerical analysis is hardly required.
Planning & Organization Because advanced planning skills such as process management are not required.
Problem Solving Because the work centers on following instructions rather than problem-solving.

Aliases

  • Construction General Laborer
  • Construction Site Worker

Related Jobs

  • Civil Engineering Laborer
  • Construction Worker
  • Scaffolder

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