Plumbers and pipefitters install and repair pipe systems that carry water, steam, air and other fluids and gases.

Glaziers install windows and mirrors in homes and other buildings. They may install new glass or repair broken panes.

Carpenters are builders, repairers, installers, connectors and designers of all things wood related. Carpenters cut, fit and assemble wood and other materials. They help build and repair buildings, furniture, and other structures.

Painters apply such finishes as paint, stain and varnish to buildings and other structures.

Bricklayers and blockmasons use bricks, stones, and mortar to build and repair walls, archways, paths, and other structures.

Highway maintenance workers make basic repairs to highways and rural roads.

Construction equipment operators drive bulldozers, graders and shovels, and other machines to move dirt and rocks.

Electricians are wire connecting, regulation following, getting the job done right masters of all things electricity related. Electricians install, test and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment. Many electricians work in new construction and maintain old electrical systems.

Construction and building inspectors examine new or remodeled structures for quality and safety.

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