Demolition Worker

Your Job
pLooking for a skilled job in construction that can lead to a long-term career? Are you good at handling a variety of tasks and take pride in getting them done right? Do you know your way around a worksite and prioritize the safety of your co-workers and yourself? Well if you have any of these skills, interests and abilities, then we have a great opportunity for you as a Demolition Worker!/p

Your Day
br p strongThe job responsibilities may include the following:/strong br ul liTearing down anything from high-rise apartment buildings to bridges and factories. liUsing demolition tools, manually or mechanically, including heavy wrecking machinery and equipment. liBlasting and/or using explosives or cutting torches. liReading and interpreting plans and specifications for a demolition project. liSetting up and taking down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures. liBuilding and dismantling fences and gates. liStripping anything of value, such as pipes, radiators, and light fixtures from inside a structure. liWorking on ladders and with mechanical equipment as needed. liAbility to use hand and power tools. liAssisting the foreman/supervisor on site with daily tasks. liObtaining required technical knowledge to use various tools, or computerized machines. liCarrying or lifting heavy objects as well as squatting, kneeling, bending, or crawling in

Your Gain
br p strongWhat you may gain while on the job:/strong br ul liStaying active - This job will keep you busy and constantly engaged throughout the day. liCommunication skills - provide information and coordinating with supervisors, co-workers, and external partners to carry out job logistics and daily responsibilities. liLearning opportunity - a chance to pick up a wide variety of useful industry-related skills. liTeaching mentoring skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job. liRewarding career - opportunities for advancement to skilled jobs and supervisory roles. Become an operating engineer, operating highly skilled machinery, i.e., crane operator, or supervisors or field superintendents. Blasters usually advance by increasing their skills, learning a greater variety of jobs, and increasing opportunities. Some blasters and wreckers open their own demolition businesses./ul /p

Your Experience
5+ Years