Overview

Scoop

Day-to-Day

• Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
• Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.
• Drill holes in timbers or lumber.

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Building & Distribution

The primary activities of this group involve constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining physical infrastructure, producing goods and materials, and transporting people and products from one location to another.