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Helpers--Carpenters: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

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This source lists 19 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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19 tasks shown

Core · Task 8268 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.

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Core · Task 8271 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.

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Core · Task 8273 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.

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Core · Task 8269 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage and transport items to work site.

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Core · Task 8270 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.

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Core · Task 8267 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.

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Core · Task 20444 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.

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Core · Task 8272 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.

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Core · Task 24055 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Cut or weld metal.

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Core · Task 20443 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Drill holes in timbers or lumber.

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Core · Task 8280 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.

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Core · Task 8279 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.

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Supplemental · Task 8278 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.

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Supplemental · Task 8277 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.

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Supplemental · Task 8276 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.

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Supplemental · Task 8275 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.

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Supplemental · Task 8283 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.

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Supplemental · Task 8281 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.

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Supplemental · Task 8282 · 08/2026 · Incumbent

Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.

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