Laborer (Class A) definition
Laborer (Class A) means one who performs any combination of the following duties on construction projects, usually working in a utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require a worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision. Laborers may not assist mechanics in the performance of mechanics' work using tools peculiar to an established trade. Their work is to be confined to the following tasks and operation of various power tools such as but not limited to: jackhammers, air tampers, vibrators, cat-crawlers, chipping hammers, motorized wheel-barrows, concrete saws, motorized posthole diggers, chain saws, air tools, power-driven tools, and mortar mixers. Laborers may have duties as mason tenders, asphalt rakers, form setters, strippers, and tool-room attendants. Included in this definition is one who performs a variety of tasks involving dextrous use of hands and tools such as demolishing buildings, sawing rough lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, and mounting pipe hangers (work that is usually performed with other workers); uses a cutting torch for demolition work on steel or other metal structures; on utility projects, lays tile, concrete, or corrugated metal pipe, receiving pipe lowered from top of trench, inserting spigot end of pipe into bell end of last laid pipe, adjusting pipe to line and grade and sealing joints with cement or other sealing compound; assists in the pouring of concrete by spreading concrete, cleaning and caring of cement mason's tools, mixing mortar used in the patching of concrete, and performing other tasks as may be directed by cement mason or plasterer; mixes mortar for working; sets up scaffolding as directed by foreman; assists brickmasons, stonemasons, and
Laborer (Class A) means one who performs any combination of the following duties on construction projects, usually working in a utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another where demands require a worker with varied experience and ability to work without close supervision. Laborers may not assist mechanics in the performance of mechanics' work using tools peculiar to an established trade. Their work is to be confined to the following tasks and operation of various power tools such as but not limited to: jackhammers, air tampers, vibrators, cat-crawlers, chipping hammers, motorized wheel- barrows, concrete saws, motorized posthole diggers, chain saws, air tools, power-driven tools, and mortar mixers. Laborers may have duties as mason tenders, asphalt rakers, form setters, strippers, and tool-room attendants. Included in this definition is one who performs a variety of tasks involving dextrous use of hands and tools such as demolishing buildings, sawing rough lumber, dismantling forms, removing projections from concrete, and mounting pipe hangers (work that is usually performed with other workers); uses a cutting torch for demolition work on steel or other metal structures; on utility projects, lays tile, concrete, or corrugated metal pipe, receiving pipe lowered from top of trench, inserting spigot end of pipe into bell end of last laid pipe, adjusting pipe to line and grade and sealing joints with cement or other sealing compound; assists in the pouring of concrete by spreading concrete, cleaning and caring of cement mason's tools, mixing mortar used in the patching of concrete, and performing other tasks as may be directed by cement mason or plasterer; mixes mortar for working; sets up scaffolding as directed by foreman; assists brickmasons, stonemasons, and blockmasons by preparing mortar mix, either by hand or machine, delivering material to masons on scaffolds, and operating small material moving equipment such as power buggies, hoists, mortar mix pumps and other similar equipment; erects and dismantles bricklayer scaffolds according to directions of mason; mixes plaster to be used in a machine designed to apply plaster to surfaces by means of a hose; handles and maintains hose, placing and moving machine; may service and maintain machine, as necessary; and may also be in charge of cleaning and caring for tools and equipment used in the preparation and application of plaster.