3E311 Structural Helper: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Structural Helper designation to the civilian directions shown below. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Structural Helper. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
Typical national pay$48,510–$76,830Median $60,580 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Requirements and work details
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Example civilian duties from O*NET
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
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Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Typical national pay$51,110–$79,350Median $62,120 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 2: some preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
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Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
Typical national pay$47,010–$66,870Median $57,020 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 2: some preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
O*NET does not name tools or software for this occupation in Rung's current record.
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect metal storage tanks and assemble prefabricated metal buildings.
Typical national pay$49,880–$82,660Median $62,780 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 2: some preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
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Carpenter
Summary
Carpenter constructing and repairing structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials, measuring and cutting materials, and installing items like windows and flooring
Experience
Carpenter
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Followed safety rules and kept a clean work area
Measured and marked cutting lines on materials with a ruler and pencil
Assembled and fastened materials using hand tools and wood screws
Studied blueprints and building plans to prepare project layout
Shaped or cut materials to size using hand tools and power saws
Installed structures like windows and flooring using carpenters' tools
Skills
Hands-On Work
Installing wooden components, Assembling temporary structures, Installing building fixtures, Installing doors or windows
Checking & Planning
Inspecting work sites, Verifying alignment of structures or equipment, Measuring materials for installation, Estimating construction costs, Selecting construction materials
Core Skills
Reviewing blueprints and specifications
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Brickmason and Blockmason
Summary
Brickmasons and Blockmasons lay and bind building materials like brick and concrete block to construct or repair walls and other structures. They measure, mark guidelines, interpret blueprints, and clean work surfaces
Experience
Brickmason and Blockmason
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work using plumb bobs and levels
Constructed corners by fastening a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks
Calculated angles and courses to determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses
Interpreted blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and calculate materials needed
Cleaned working surfaces to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar
Inspecting work sites, Measuring materials for installation, Estimating project materials, Planning repairs
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher
Summary
Cement mason and concrete finisher smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete, aligning forms, mixing materials, and supervising laborers in various construction projects
Experience
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Checked forms that held concrete to ensure they were built correctly
Set forms for concrete to the right pitch and depth, and aligned them
Monitored wind, heat, and cold effects on curing concrete during the process
Signaled truck driver to position truck for pouring concrete into forms
Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels and tools
Mixed cement, sand, and water to create concrete, grout, or slurry
Skills
Hands-On Work
Finishing concrete surfaces, Applying masonry finishes, Cleaning surfaces for work, Spreading concrete or mixtures, Installing masonry materials, Applying sealants, Smoothing surfaces, Positioning construction molds
Core Skills
Monitoring construction operations, Inspecting completed work
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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Structural Iron and Steel Worker
Summary
Structural Iron and Steel Worker raising and placing iron or steel girders, columns, and other members to build structures. This includes reading blueprints, connecting components, hoisting materials, and cutting or welding steel pieces
Experience
Structural Iron and Steel Worker
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Read blueprints to find out what materials were needed
Connected columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following instructions from supervisors
Hoisted steel beams and columns into place using cranes or signals
Verified alignment of steel members with plumb bobs and levels
Cut and welded steel pieces using metal shears and welding equipment
Erected metal components for buildings, bridges, and other structures
Skills
Hands-On Work
Installing metal components, Positioning structural components, Operating moving or lifting equipment, Loading or unloading materials, Assisting construction personnel, Installing insulation, Assembling temporary structures, Fabricating parts or components
Core Skills
Reviewing blueprints and specifications, Verifying alignment of structures or equipment
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
Capture scope or outcomes only when your own records support them.
Which parts of your Structural Helper experience can you support when considering the civilian directions shown below?
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Before
Fictional example: In my Structural Helper assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
Why this wording is fair
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T07:14:07.578017+00:00.
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