How do I get into working construction and how much will I start out making?
Asked by TheChad
I have heard it is a lot but not sure? 1) How much will I make starting out in construction and hour? 2) Plus I am about to be 19 and not very muscular, will they still hire me? 3) How do I get hired? I live near Sacramento, California if this helps.

Best Answer:
You know what I would do. Go to the job site's and ask around to see if they might be possibly hiring. If not ask if they would know of any other sites hiring. . Pointers: Never mind how muscular you are. Employers are looking for some one who will show up for work when scheduled, will do a good job at whatever they are assigned to do, get along good with others and most of all are safety conscious. Being physically fit is good but the last thing they are concerned about is how much you can lift. Be consistent, go every other day, talk to different people at the job site, show that you really want a job. If they see you there looking for work regularly, maybe they will think : Hey this guy just might show up when he is supposed to, maybe I'll give him a shot. Ya know with the economey the way it is I think a person needs to be a little more on the aggressive side rather than just go from place to place filling out applications. (Any one can do that, right.) In doing it this way I think it shows the better side of you.You are ambitious, serious about a job, and they get to meet you in person. Look your part for the job.
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Answered by M & M

Your best best would be to find a certain trade that you are interested in such as electrician, plumber, or carpenter and then start out as a helper or apprentice. Usually you can start with little or no experience. I have found out that in the construction business if you know somebody it helps. You can find out average pay scales by looking up a salary calculator on google. Websites such as hotjobs and monster also have salary calculators. Also find job fairs or just start knocking on doors.
Answered by Dollar B