Construction Laborers - Main Construction Laborers Construction laborers help experienced workers in all areas of construction. Construction laborers, or helpers, carry tools, materials and equipment to carpenters , electricians , and other construction workers. Additional duties depend on the area of construction. For example, helpers for bricklayers and plasterers mix cement or plaster and fetch bricks or other materials. They also set up and move scaffolding.
Electrician helpers gather tools and supplies to be used at the work site.
The may measure, cut and bend wire and conduit, using hand tools and a tape measure. They may also drill holes using a power drill and thread wire through the holes. In all areas of construction, helpers perform the tasks that need little skill or training. Construction Laborers is in the Building and Construction Career Cluster.