A construction laborer (or construction worker) handles many of the physically demanding tasks on construction sites . In addition, they can operate equipment and machines, like concrete mixers, jackhammers, saws, drills, and may clean and maintain a site.

Construction inspectors are responsible for daily reports, quantity measurements, material testing and all duties associated with ensuring the proper inspection of highway and bridge construction related projects.

Drivers operate vehicles involved in the construction industry, such as forklifts, dump trucks, mixer trucks, asphalt rollers, crew buses and fuel trucks . Some require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in order to operate.