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Work Activities — Performing General Physical Activities   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
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99   94   27-2031.00 Dancers
94   91   49-9092.00 Commercial Divers
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • charge blasting holes with explosives
  • maintain or repair boat or ship hull or superstructure
  • move or fit heavy objects
93   75   51-9197.00 Tire Builders
  • move or fit heavy objects
91   91   47-2022.00 Stonemasons   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • apply plaster, stucco or related material
  • build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
  • dig holes or trenches for foundations, posts, poles, or related items
  • erect scaffold
  • install prefabricated building components
  • lay or install brick, block, stone, tile, or related masonry material
  • mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work
  • repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry
91   82   39-9031.00 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors Bright Outlook
90   91   49-9095.00 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • construct, erect, or repair wooden frameworks or structures
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • erect scaffold
  • finish or refinish floor, furniture, or related wood surfaces
  • install carpet, linoleum, tile, or related material onto floors or walls
  • install prefabricated building components
  • install siding or sheeting
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • paint walls or other structural surfaces
  • prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
  • repair prefabricated wooden building components
90   88   27-2032.00 Choreographers
90   83   47-2041.00 Carpet Installers
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • cut, fit, or join floor covering or foundation materials
  • install carpet, linoleum, tile, or related material onto floors or walls
  • move or fit heavy objects
90   82   27-2022.00 Coaches and Scouts Bright Outlook
90   81   47-2021.00 Brickmasons and Blockmasons Bright Outlook
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • apply plaster, stucco or related material
  • build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
  • erect scaffold
  • lay or install brick, block, stone, tile, or related masonry material
  • mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work
  • repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry
89   87   47-2221.00 Structural Iron and Steel Workers   Green Occupation Green
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • erect scaffold
  • install insulating materials
  • move or fit heavy objects
87   90   37-3013.00 Tree Trimmers and Pruners
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • fell or buck trees
  • move or fit heavy objects
87   87   47-4021.00 Elevator Installers and Repairers
  • move or fit heavy objects
87   82   49-9044.00 Millwrights Green Occupation
  • construct, erect, or repair wooden frameworks or structures
  • cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines
  • erect scaffold
  • install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
  • move materials or goods between work areas
  • move or fit heavy objects
87   79   51-9051.00 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • move or fit heavy objects
87   64   51-6093.00 Upholsterers
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • construct, erect, or repair wooden frameworks or structures
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • finish or refinish floor, furniture, or related wood surfaces
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
86   89   33-2011.02 Forest Firefighters Bright Outlook
  • control and extinguish municipal or forest fires
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • parachute from aircraft
86   84   49-9091.00 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • collect money from machines
  • move or fit heavy objects
86   84   33-3052.00 Transit and Railroad Police
  • apply appropriate physical restraint
86   77   47-2142.00 Paperhangers
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
  • erect scaffold
  • install wallpaper, fabric, or billboard posters
  • measure, cut, or paste wall covering material
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • paint walls or other structural surfaces
  • prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives
  • remove finish from walls or related structures
  • repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
86   74   25-2059.01 Adapted Physical Education Specialists Bright Outlook
85   79   47-2161.00 Plasterers and Stucco Masons
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • apply plaster, stucco or related material
  • build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • erect scaffold
  • install insulating materials
  • install lathing to support plaster, stucco, or related construction material
  • install prefabricated building components
  • mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work
  • repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
  • tape dry wall joints
85   78   39-2011.00 Animal Trainers
85   77   47-3011.00 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Bright Outlook
  • apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
  • erect scaffold
  • install prefabricated building components
  • lay or install brick, block, stone, tile, or related masonry material
  • mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
  • move materials or goods between work areas
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work
  • repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
  • repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry
85   77   49-9011.00 Mechanical Door Repairers
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
85   72   53-7062.00 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Bright Outlook Green Occupation
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • handle props during performances
  • load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
  • move or fit heavy objects
85   61   31-2021.00 Physical Therapist Assistants Bright Outlook
  • lift or transport ill or injured patients
  • prepare medical treatment room
  • set up patient care equipment
84   88   45-4021.00 Fallers
  • fell or buck trees
  • load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
  • move or fit heavy objects
84   86   51-9011.00 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Green Occupation
84   84   33-2011.01 Municipal Firefighters Bright Outlook
  • climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
  • control and extinguish municipal or forest fires
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • practice emergency firefighting or rescue preparedness procedures

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