Construction and Extraction

The Construction and Extraction job family is comprised of occupations with work activities that include handling and moving objects, inspecting equipment, structures, or materials, and performing general physical activities. In this family, knowledge of mathematics, machines and tools, building, construction, design or public safety and security are needed. And skills such as monitoring and operating equipment, coordination and active listening are necessary. Education: most occupations in this family require a high school diploma and some require additional vocational or on-the-job training or an associate's degree.

Example occupations: Construction Laborers, Electricians, Pipelayers, Plumbers, Extraction Workers