Most Common Jobs That Pay At Least Median Wage $23.11+Hour $48,068+Year

nutxo · Sep 6, 2024

Gizmo j said:
Thinking about trying to become a construction laborer.

I'm thinking I need the following:

1 cargo pants
2 knee pads
3 gloves
4 hammer
5 drill
6 helmet
7 wrench
8 goggles
9 respirator
10 tape measure

Would you agree i need all of the things above?

Framing hammer
finish hammer
nail set
good nail bags
razor knife
pencils
good tape measure
cats paw
torpedo level
tri square
chalk line
hard hat (depending on location)
safety glasses
steel toe boots

Laborers don't provide power tools

Red Squirrel · Sep 6, 2024

If you do buy power tools make sure you show up to the job site all decked out in Milwaukee gear with full stack of Packout and everything. They will know you mean business.

nutxo · Sep 6, 2024

Red Squirrel said:
If you do buy power tools make sure you show up to the job site all decked out in Milwaukee gear with full stack of Packout and everything. They will know you mean business.

Pfft, Hercules or Bauer

Torn Mind · Sep 6, 2024

Red Squirrel said:
If you do buy power tools make sure you show up to the job site all decked out in Milwaukee gear with full stack of Packout and everything. They will know you mean business.

Milwaukee telegraphs automotive or skilled trades.

General construction...Dewalt, maybe some Makita.

BoomerD · Sep 7, 2024

Torn Mind said:
Milwaukee telegraphs automotive or skilled trades.

General construction...Dewalt, maybe some Makita.

Doesn't matter...they'll get stolen from him the first day.

Gizmo j · Sep 8, 2024

Some things I plan on getting for construction laborer:

Amazon.com

BoomerD · Sep 8, 2024

Gizmo j said:
Some things I plan on getting for construction laborer:

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

#1, you don’t need it. IF you get into a situation that requires a reapirator, the company will provide it.

#3 You can bring your own hard hat…USUALLY, but most companies will provide you with one…and on many jobs, not only is the company supplied hard hat mandatory, you may be issued a certain color based on your job.

The other things…meh.

jmagg · Sep 8, 2024

Leather gloves and maybe a back brace.

lxskllr · Sep 8, 2024

Gizmo j said:
Some things I plan on getting for construction laborer:

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Amazon.com

Got that job yet?

Hard hats are garbage. Everyone(in MD) is transitioning to work at height helmets. I hear they're gonna be mandated by MDOT, but I'm unclear on which part is mandated(type, class, whatever...). I of course was on the vanguard of that. A couple guys made fun of me cause it wasn't the stupid hat that falls off when you bend over, or blows off in the wind, but they're wearing them now too.

In any case Boomer's right, you'll be supplied with what's necessary. I'm starting(lulz) to think you're just trolling, and making noise. You've been told this stuff over and over by people that actually work construction, and you keep posting (the same)unnecessary bullshit to buy, and asking what people think.

Get a job, tell us what your employer tells you you need, and we'll help you refine the finer points. BTW, pants from the thriftshop, and gloves from harborfreight are as good as you need. Harborfreight's gloves are actually highly acceptable, and one of the better purchases you can make in that store. A lot of the other stuff is of dubious quality.

BoomerD · Sep 8, 2024

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Laborers Training School Website

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Gizmo j · Sep 8, 2024

BoomerD said:
Construction Career Academy | Los Angeles Urban League

Open registration

laul.org

Laborers Training School Website

Welcome to the Laborers Training School, find out more information about Apprenticeship, applying to our program and resources for Apprentices and Contractors alike!

www.laborerstrainingschool.com

I was looking at this from the Abram Friedman Occupational Center:

lxskllr · Sep 8, 2024

Do you have any idea what kind of construction looks interesting to you? There's a wide gap from building to highway construction, and painting to carpentry. Learning something you think sucks would be counterproductive.

Torn Mind · Sep 8, 2024

Being a construction grunt isn't too hard to achieve. PeopleReady gives temp work that is paid. Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity or similar is not paid but it gets experience.

Gizmo j · Sep 8, 2024

I've been watching this guy, he makes a lot of construction comedy videos

sdifox · Sep 9, 2024

Just a tip, sitting there watching YouTube is not going to get you a construction job.

Red Squirrel · Sep 9, 2024

Do you have actual experience building stuff? I would start with building a shed or something just to get a feel for it. If you build the shed more or less like a house it will give you experiences with all stages of construction. Framing, sheathing, housewrap, taping, siding, doors, windows, soffits, fascia, roofing, roof vents, electrical, insulation, vapour barrier, drywall, plastering etc. Although normally you wouldn't insulate or drywall a shed but it could act as some practice if you do it.

nakedfrog · Sep 9, 2024

Where is an apartment dweller going to build a shed?

nOOky · Sep 9, 2024

Construction work sux. Anyone over 40 that still does it is stupid. Ideally you work construction for a few years while you are young, then become a foreman before you completely ruin your knees and back. Go to school for an IT certificate so you can hire illegal labor to do your home projects.

Torn Mind · Sep 9, 2024

Red Squirrel said:
Do you have actual experience building stuff? I would start with building a shed or something just to get a feel for it. If you build the shed more or less like a house it will give you experiences with all stages of construction. Framing, sheathing, housewrap, taping, siding, doors, windows, soffits, fascia, roofing, roof vents, electrical, insulation, vapour barrier, drywall, plastering etc. Although normally you wouldn't insulate or drywall a shed but it could act as some practice if you do it.

Like an apartment in LA can accommodate a shed.

TurtleCrusher · Sep 10, 2024

Gizmo j said:
I was looking at this from the Abram Friedman Occupational Center:

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Really look into IBEW Material Handler positions, and get on the books ASAP.

Gizmo j · Sep 24, 2024

I haven't done this in a while, but I'm going to go to skid row and pass out the most common jobs that pay median wage and requires no degree or experience, like the jobs below

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Construction Laborers
Electricians
Carpenters
Computer User Support Specialists
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Insurance Sales Agents
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Firefighters
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Machinists
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Food Service Managers
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Real Estate Sales Agents
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Medical Records Specialists

dave_the_nerd · Sep 24, 2024

Those jobs might not require a “degree” but they definitely mostly require some pretty deep training.

lxskllr · Sep 24, 2024

Must be nice to be rich enough to print out spam nobody asked for/wants, and to have the time to hand it out to people that won't use it. It sure does sound like a great use of time and resources.

Torn Mind · Sep 24, 2024

They need to also be willing to put in the work.
Real Estate - most will struggle finding commissions. The good ones...well...there's a reason real estate agents are in disrepute. The ones that make it usually don't have any ethics.

At least in my locale, a police dispatcher requires some continuing education from the local community college.

Nurses? Most of them need some education at least.

Police - gotta graduate the academy and pass a background check.

Mechanics - probably need some Lincoln Tech or local community college education for people to want to hire someone.

Red Squirrel · Sep 25, 2024

dave_the_nerd said:
Those jobs might not require a “degree” but they definitely mostly require some pretty deep training.

Most of them require some form of licensing as well. The barrier of entry for most good jobs now days is very high. Makes it very hard to do a career change, or even get started when fresh out of college. Even entry level jobs now have tons of requirements including experience.

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