Occupation information for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers District Of Columbia

description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

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details

Currently Employed: 1,820

Projected Annual Job Openings: 190

Typical Hourly Wage: $34.67 - $51.52

Typical Annual Salary: $72,100 - $107,160

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
  • Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
  • Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
  • Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
  • Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
  • Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
  • Order or requisition materials or supplies.
  • Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
  • Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Ammeters
  • Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
  • Levels
  • Manlift or personnel lift
  • Power saws

Technology:
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Project management software
  • Word processing software