Here is a 10-point summary of the YouTube video “The Construction Jobs Tier List” by Reynfall:
- General Contractors (F-tier): Described as the most disliked trade on the site due to their role as project overseers; they handle complaints from all trades and face constant stress from project deadlines.
- Roofers (F-tier): Work in harsh conditions exposed to the sun and weather, with the ever-present fall risk, making the job physically challenging and dependent on weather.
- Framers (F-tier): Face health risks from sheetrock dust, have intense workloads with tight deadlines, and often need to provide their own tools, which can frequently be stolen.
- Fire Protection Pipe Fitters (F-tier): Their work is crucial for safety, but it’s hazardous and difficult due to conflicts with other trades and the physically demanding nature of installing heavy pipes.
- Concrete Crew and Brick Masons (C-tier): Exposed to hazardous silica dust, causing serious lung issues like silicosis. The job requires overnight shifts or non-peak hours to avoid disrupting other trades.
- Flooring Installers (C-tier): Constantly in everyone’s way, needing to redo work frequently due to damage by other workers, but benefit from climate control since they typically work indoors.
- Carpenters (B-tier): A relatively straightforward job, mainly building houses or handling detailed woodwork, offering stable but low-profile tasks on job sites.
- Glaziers and HVAC Technicians (A-tier): Install windows and ventilation systems, with HVAC technicians benefiting from mechanical assistance (e.g., duct jacks), and their work significantly improves site comfort.
- Steel Erectors (A-tier): Pivotal to construction as they set up the building’s structure. It’s a high-paying job but has significant safety risks, requiring careful attention to avoid accidents.
- Electricians (S-tier): Reynfall’s top pick due to high job security, essential skills across trades, and upward mobility. They handle critical work with potentially life-threatening hazards from electricity, making them vital to modern construction sites.
The video concludes with high praise for electricians, emphasizing their expertise and essential role in construction projects.