Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.
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Median Annual Wage: $40,820
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (39%); Post-secondary certificate (28%); Less than high school diploma (17%)
Projected Growth: Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Related Job Titles: Carpenter; Apprentice Carpenter; Journeyman Carpenter; Rough Carpenter; Form Carpenter; Union Carpenter; Bridge Carpenter; Bridge Repair Crew Person
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.