Construction Helper - Job Description Construction Helper - Job Description A construction helper assists construction tradespeople- plumbers, electricians, carpenters, masons, painters, welders, and roofers- on construction sites. He or she performs basic tasks that require moderate training. For example, a helper carries materials and tools, hands tools to tradespeople when they request them, and cleans work areas. Quick Facts In 2016, median annual salaries by trade were: $29,530 (electricians helpers); $29,030 (plumbers helpers); $30,570 (masons helpers); $28,810 (carpenters helpers); construction helpers working in other trades earned median annual salaries of $29,270.In 2014, over 183,000 people worked in this field. There were 69,000 electricians helpers, 52,000 plumbers helpers, 24,000 masons helpers, and 40,000 carpenters helpers.The job outlook varies by trade and depends on activity in the construction industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment to grow for each specialty.
