The construction industry provides a wide range of employment opportunities. Construction involves everything from new construction and remodeling, to additions, repairs and maintenance. Similarly, positions vary ranging from helper jobs and unskilled laborers to roles that require extensive training, skills and education. Here’s a look at some of the different types of construction jobs that are available.
Different Construction Jobs
Construction Superintendent
A construction superintendent oversees all the operations of a construction site from planning to completion. Duties will vary, but often include daily scheduling, managing and supervising of tasks and activities, and ensuring the safety and compliance of the construction site.
Welder
Welders are instrumental to the success of construction projects. They operate welding equipment which blast electrical current to fuse materials together. They frequently work with metals, but also plastics and pay particular attention to safety procedures and protocols.
Glazier
Glaziers are responsible for cutting, fitting, installing and replacing glass in residential as well as commercial buildings. Their work is especially invaluable when it comes to display cases, skylights, windows as well as the exterior surface of condos and office buildings. Their tools of trade include special blades, cutting boards, glazing knives and a host of glass-safe materials.
Construction Electrician
While you’ll often rely on electricians to fix the circuitry and wiring in your home, these skilled experts are responsible for installing the circuitry and wiring in the first place. Construction electricians are also responsible for total electrical system remodels. They install, maintain and repair electrical systems in both residential and commercial spaces.
Mason
By using stone, concrete, bricks and other materials, masons are responsible for creating or building walls, fences, fireplaces and more.
Construction Carpenter
This is one of the most ancient construction jobs, and is still considered a reliable source of income in the construction industry. The job typically involves cutting, shaping and installing materials during the construction. While most people still associate carpentry with woodwork, today it encompasses a much wider variety of materials.
Plumber
Plumbers are trained to install and repair water pipes and fixtures in new as well as existing buildings. They’re equipped to perform any duties relating to fixing toilets, sink drains, showers, garbage disposals and, in some cases, sewer lines. Construction plumbers are responsible for installing and/or reworking systems used for drinking water, draining and sewage.
Plasterer
Plasterers, as the name suggests, work with plaster (a mixture of cement concrete or lime and sand along with water). They prepare walls and ceilings for finishing and decoration.
Construction Equipment Operators
In this job, people drive or operate machinery and equipment to build and repair roads, buildings, and more. Nonetheless, the tasks of an equipment operator may vary depending on the type of job and machinery. Some of the most common equipment operated include cranes, bulldozers, graders and backhoes.
In Conclusion
Construction jobs are great for handy people who like to see the concrete results of their efforts. The different types of professionals on a construction site will typically work as a team to build something. Given the upward trend in the construction industry, all the different types of construction jobs are projected to have an increase in employment.