Construction & Skilled Trades
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51 professions in Construction & Skilled Trades
fence installer
Boston (Manchester), Massachusetts
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
marking out and digging holes,mixing concrete, installing fences and gates, removing old fences
Window Cleaner
Petersburg, Virginia
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I do window cleaning and pressure washing as well as some sales and customer transactions
Welder
TULSA, Oklahoma
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Show up and make sure that everyone is doing their jobs before I start welding joints of pipe together all day and keep track of what is being sent out and received
Surveyor
JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Take measurements of buildings and draw blue prints for drafters to make an accuse reading for the buildings and the area around the buildings.. we use a GPS to find points on a map and shoot them with a laser
Structural Engineer
CHICAGO, Illinois
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Supervising and managing construction work and project . Checking and inspecting everything site and office work at the same time . I also help in designing and planning of structural design making sure it's aligned with the physical or superstructur
Service Technician
Austin, Texas
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
automotive, preventative maintenance, oil changes, full service repair, tire, repair, and replacement, etc.
Senior Administrative Assistant
HARRISBURG-LNCSTR-LEB-YORK, Pennsylvania
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I assist those who need help. There are various tasks throughout the day. I answer the phone and email. I also restock the office with necessary snacks and equipment.
Residential Construction Supervisor
SALT LAKE CITY, Nevada
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Open job site. Open tool trailer. Meet with the foremen. Get the crews going. Lunch break is wherever you feel like it. The reverse order at the end of the day.
Project Manager
BOSTON (MANCHESTER), Massachusetts
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I am currently responsible for the demo and construction of a primary school. It's my job to manage the construction workers as well as the budget and other deliverables.
Project Manager
TAMPA-ST. PETE (SARASOTA), Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I plan projects, set budgets and outline goals and timelines to complete a certain project. I then set up contracts with vendors and implement our plan to best project a daye on when the project will be completed. I then enforce these deadlines
Owner, Construction Company
San Jose, California
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I do everything I run a construction company to make a house and then we go out
Owner
SYRACUSE, New York
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
very busy schedule and dealing with customers and I can get it to you when I get home and I'll be there in a few minutes and I can get it to you when I get home and I'll be there
Owner
ATLANTA, Georgia
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Landscaping yards of clients. It all depends on their preferences. May be a long day or a short day depending on job lengths, job requirements, travel, and cleanup
Operator
PROVIDENCE-NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Anything im asked to do, I heat treat material, run press machine, help others when needed, take out garbage, keep areas clean, I stay busy i pack when needed which includes weighing and shipping of material, Organize material
Mechanical engineer
Madison, Wisconsin
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Design of hvac systems in buildings. This was done in a similar manner in a
Manager of Operations
Syracuse, New York
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Safety inspections of equipment and job sight. Safety meeting and safety reminders. management of materials, installer
Manager
DALLAS-FT. WORTH, Texas
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Putting in new parking lots and drive ways in communitys and business or for new homes making them look nice and ready to go and get started for people
Loader Operator
TALLAHASSEE-THOMASVILLE, Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Well, in the morning when we get here, I do my inspection on the loader. Make sure it has diesel. Make sure it has death. Make sure it’s able to turn on. Make sure it’s at AC then we start with operation we make asphalt so my job is the load bins
Laborer
CHAMPAIGN&SPRNGFLD-DECATUR, Illinois
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
General Labor roofing siding and windows and doors and trim concrete work and landscaping using power tools and hand tools we also use some heavy machinery
Labor
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I sort break down and make pallets using hammer nails and electric saws i also trained new employees and make sure that all safety and regulations are followed i go home take care my animals cook dinner watch a TV after shower then I go to bed by 11p
I Work Construction
CINCINNATI, Ohio
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Hard work, sweating, and a lot of noise. You're carrying around tools daily. On your shoulders and hips. I can get tiring during the summer time.it drains your energy.
Hvac technician
Tacoma, Washington
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Install hvac furnaces and ducting air handlers and refrigerant to new and existing himes
Hvac Technician
WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN), Maryland
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I help keep the heating and air conditioning running properly and help prevent issues. Each day I verify operations. Weekly and month is the same, but we log our findings and make repairs when needed.
Human Resource Manager
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Going through on boarding with new employees and going over company rules and hand books making sure everyone knows there jobs and can perform them correctly
Home Remodeler
York, Pennsylvania
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Making sure I have all my tools I need to fix people's houses. Have the right address to get where I need to go to the house
Handyman
PHOENIX (PRESCOTT), Arizona
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Normal house maintenance. Fixing fixtures and re things like fridges or washer and dryers. Moving furniture or building furniture. Also y'all d maintenance
HVAC Installer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I make my own schedules so can work whenever I’d like. Usually 3-4 times a week. I make enough to make $100,000+ a year. Thanks to this I’m able to Jake time for my family, live very comfortably, and remain happy
Grave Digger At A Graveyard A Cemetery Tech
CLEVELAND-AKRON (CANTON), Ohio
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
We perform burials 3 to 5 days a week, digging the grave, placing the casket in the grave and covering the grave filling it different landscaping duties as well
General contractor
Norfolk-Portsmth-Newpt Nws, Virginia
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Transporting heavy construction equipment to various work sites and assembling them for work making sure they are in good working order and safe and sometimes operate in them
General construction
St. Pete (Sarasota), Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Decision making in construction area all decision in different tools and personal
General Maniger
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
i make sure the crew has the supplies they need to complete the dayly job. i make sure the crew know what to do and how to do it, i make sure their work is done right. we work repairing and ho day and clean up the job site when we are donei
General Manager
SPRINGFIELD, MO, Missouri
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
It is just fast paced busy day everyday making sure my people can do their jobs on time without problems and also I always make sure they have the support they need from me because their well being is also very important to make their jobs accurately
Estimator
CHICAGO, Illinois
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I review and estimate new construction projects for award and write proposals and budgets for the sales department. We build custom glass and steel commericial projects
Electrician
Charlotte, North Carolina
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Wiring new and existing commercial and residential services. Repairs and upgrades to new and existing homes and businesses.
Electrician
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
i made a electrical installations on the house under constructions, i am engineer electrical
Director Of Operations
TAMPA-ST. PETE (SARASOTA), Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I run and participate in Meetings, evaluations and training. Focus on budgets, expenses and profitability of projects. Analyze material procurement and timeliness for projects. Review schedules to adjust manpower if needed to satisfy Owners.
Construction Workers
LOS ANGELES, California
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Make sure that everyone is doing their job correctly & making sure they have all their materials & every water. Then I will go to my other jobsite & do the same thing. That’s one thing I really love about my job is helping people. I am a very hard wo
Construction Worker
RALEIGH-DURHAM (FAYETVLLE), North Carolina
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
House work and construction worker is in charge and the house has a lot to be done so I’m going home to take the dogs to get them out and get the dog and the dog out and get the food out and get ready
Construction Self Employed
BUFFALO, New York
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I like how it makes me feel to build and construct so much stuff by myself it's relaxing and I get lots of money it feels very good. I like taking Friday night and weekends off to celebrate all I earned throughout the week.
Construction Manager
NEW YORK, New York
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
My job is very busy hands dealing with power tools using heavy machinery. We also have to make sure safety is done first. We got to lay pipes we got to cement an pave walk ways we have to put up signs build road ways so my job is busy in it own way
Construction Manager
ORLANDO-DAYTONA BCH-MELBRN, Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Typically a day is very busy managing workers making sure the rote people are in place and making the rite decisions and running the job site smoothly
Construction Assistant
Cadillac, Michigan
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I am my brothers assistant and I clean houses and paint them and etc and also paint anything on housing
Construction
ALBANY, GA, Georgia
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Building or remodeling residential homes plumbing electrical components and landscaping and if poured concrete and straight it to the design and I wake up every morning Monday through Friday do the same thing wash my hands and face use bathroom feed
Construction
JACKSON, MS, Mississippi
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Working at work most days because if u don't work then you basically don't eat. I love to work I have been working for 25 years and I'm a work 25 more years.
Construction
NEW YORK, New York
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I deal with the human resource, i direct and handle the human resource aspect, and also anything concerning the employees.tgats the kind of things I handle,and also customer,wellbeing and interact with them,what they need ,what the problem is and hel
Construction
JACKSONVILLE, Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Working outside enjoying the weather on a good day getting things done for the workday taking it day by day at the job location is all I can do at the time is to make money
Construction
ROANOKE-LYNCHBURG, Virginia
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
just working eith tools and lumber on a daily basis using tape measure to get right cuts very much sn hands on job it's not for the wesk nor the unpredictable people
Chief executive officer
St. Pete (Sarasota), Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I oversee various departments to make sure the stores are running properly. I also manage all new employees and makes sure
Carpenter
ORLANDO-DAYTONA BCH-MELBRN, Florida
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
Your typical day at my current job involves me assessing situations and problems coming to reasonable solutions and then acting out and repairing or building those solutions
CEO Of Operations
Hartford & New Haven, Connecticut
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I oversee the day to day operations and make all the final decisions for the important decisions that effect the overall comp
Business Manager
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
Construction & Skilled TradesA day in the life
I make customers invoices, I process customers payments, I also pay the bills for all the company expenses, I schedule jobs, process payrolls and do car sales notary work