How many hours do construction workers work?

Some common shift times include the following:

• 9 AM to 5 PM

• 7 AM to 3 PM

• 12 AM to 6 AM

There can be other shift variations depending on the type of construction being performed and other factors. While many construction shifts take place on a Monday through Friday schedule, work on the weekends is still possible.

Construction workers can also work overtime hours if the project requires it. Overtime hours are commonly defined as working more than 40 hours in one week. When construction workers work overtime hours, they receive overtime pay, also called time and a half. It is normally 1.5 x (normal pay rate).

Construction worker hours can also depend on specific job functions. Here are some areas that construction workers are trained in that might affect their working hours:

Construction trainees are also likely to be exposed to the following:

• Examining and testing different kinds of machinery and equipment to verify if they are working effectively and safely

• How to properly transport tools, supplies, and materials from suppliers and company vehicles to construction sites

• How to follow safety procedures and protocols, so they keep themselves and others safe on a work site

• Taking measurements of materials, such as lumber, plaster, or other building elements, to exact specifications

• The proper use of hand tools, like hammers, saws, drills, jackhammers, screwdrivers, and many other kinds of tools

• Learning how to do electrical work safely

• Specific skills involving carpentry and plumbing