Bridge Builder Career

*A job as a Bridge Builder falls under the broader career category of Construction Laborers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Construction Laborers : Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

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Construction Laborer Career

What skills are required for Construction Laborers?

Importance	Skills
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

What knowledge is needed to be a Construction Laborer?

Importance	Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Work Styles

Importance	Styles
	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
	Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
	Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
	Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.