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Construction Laborer
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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Top Interview question for "Construction Laborer"
Resource Planning and Time Management
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Tell me how you begin and end your day on a construction site.
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Describe the largest project you have worked on. What was your role?
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What does a typical day on a construction site look like?
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Tell me about a time when you had to wait on others before beginning your project.
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Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
Teamwork and Communication
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How do you keep your boss informed of your work?
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What information is important to share with your supervisor and colleagues?
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Describe your idea of a great colleague and a terrible colleague.
Technical Skills
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Why are you interested in construction?
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What training have you had?
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What tools do you use in a typical day?
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Are you licensed/certified to operate heavy moving equipment? Tell me about your experience.
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Tell me a time you were able to salvage a project using creative problem solving.
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Can you describe the most technical construction project you have worked on?
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Do you have experience reading blueprints? What details do you look for?
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