Demolition Worker

To be successful as a demolition laborer, you should be able to safely operate hand and power tools as well as heavy machinery. Ultimately, a top-notch demolition laborer should be able to effectively communicate with the demolition team and perform all duties according to demolition safety regulations.

Demolition Laborer Responsibilities:

• Using hand or power tools, heavy machinery, and explosives to down old or unsound building structures.
• Directing cars away from demolition job sites.
• Signaling heavy equipment operators to ensure that heavy machinery and equipment are correctly positioned.
• Performing maintenance on all tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure that they are in good working order.
• Assessing building structures to identify their structural components and determine the most efficient methods to perform demolitions.
• Examining job site surroundings to determine whether the use of explosives may be too dangerous.
• Stripping building structures of any valuable or reusable materials, such as pipes, radiators, and steel beams.
• Removing debris, rubble, and hazardous materials from job sites.

Demolition Laborer Requirements:

• Proven demolition or construction experience.
• The ability to safely use hand and power tools, heavy machinery, 
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Good physical stamina.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.