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Helper

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

Annual openings

31

Median wage

$37,450

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+1%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

Employer competency information

  • Safety — Safety knowledge is critical from entry-level to top management.
  • Working with Tools and Technology — Many of the technical roles use tools as an important part of their day-to-day job.
  • Communication and Teamwork — Good communication skills are important both with team members and customers.
  • Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Analytical Thinking — Many of the day-to-day activities of technical and customer service roles are related to solving problems.
Salary/Demand information crosses multiple industries.
These are important entry-level roles with the possibility of moving into a skilled trades position through an apprenticeship.
“Storekeeper” or “Warehouse” roles focus on getting materials to the crews. These can be career paths on their own or can feed into more technical roles.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
  2. Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
  3. Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
  4. Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
  5. Organize materials to prepare for use.
  6. Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
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