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Laborers need manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, good physical fitness, a good sense of balance, and an ability to work as a member of a team.
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Perform tasks involving physical labor:
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lift and carry heavy objects,
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stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions,
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outdoors in all weather conditions.
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Help more experienced workers perform routine tasks:
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May operate hand and power tools of all types,
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cement mixers,
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flowerbed edger ,
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curbing machine.
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May clean and prepare sites;
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Clean up rubble and debris at the end of the job;
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Assist other workers in their duties;
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Load, unload, and prepare materials according to project specifications;
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Must be familiar with the duties and with the materials used to perform the work;
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May also experience weather-related work stoppages at any time of the year;
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Generally work 8-hour shifts, although longer shifts are common during the spring, summer and fall;
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Seasonal work, less hours during the winter resulting by downturns in construction activity;
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Needs to have reliable means of transportation.
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