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Record 1 2022-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

... general labourers at a construction site may use tools such as blowtorches or power drills, direct traffic during road construction, or set up scaffolding. In a factory setting, they may use forklifts or deliver materials. In the cleaning industry, general labourers may be expected to use high-powered cleaning tools, such as floor scrubbing and waxing machines; at other times, they may be asked to use tools such as mops and brooms.

Key term(s)
  • general laborer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Travail et emploi
CONT

Manœuvre général [...] Principales responsabilités : Préparer les commandes (dans la cour); conduire le chariot élévateur; faire le remplissage de l'entrepôt [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Trabajo y empleo
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