Tools: Required Personal Tools List

Hogan Construction expects employees to have the appropriate tools. However, it should be noted that tools are nothing without the proper knowledge to use the tool. Below is a list of tools specific to the employee’s position along with the expected education and training:

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STEEL ERECTION CREW
LABORER | DECK HAND
  • Tape measure
  • Crescent spud
  • Bull pin
  • 7∕8 × 30-inch sleever bar
  • Welding hood
  • Bolt Bag
  • 4-pound sledge hammer
  • Rod pouch
  • Chipping hammer
journeyman
  • All Laborer/Deck hand tools
  • ¾-inch box end spud wrench
  • 6-foot level
  • 2-foot level
  • Chalk box
  • Speed Square
  • Bessy clamp
site concrete CREW
general laborer
  • 25-foot tape measure
  • Tool belt
  • Claw hammer (24-ounce or better)
  • 8-pound sledge (double jack)
  • Linesman pliers
  • Rubber boots
apprentice
  • All Laborer/Deck hand tools
  • ¾-inch box end spud wrench
  • 6-foot level
  • 2-foot level
  • Chalk box
  • Speed Square
  • Bessy clamp
earthwork CREW
laborer
  • Tenth tape
  • 4-inch level
  • Sledge hammer
  • Small set of mechanic tools 7⁄16 – 15⁄16
  • Grease gun
  • Razor knife
  • Screw driver and Philips
  • String line
  • Vice grip pliers
  • Crescent wrench
  • Monkey wrench
equipment operator
  • All Laborer tools
  • Mechanic wrenches 7∕16 –1/8 box and sockets
construction CREW
laborer
  • Safety glasses (company provided)
  • Hardhat, work boots, gloves
  • Claw hammer
  • Tape measure
  • Carpenter belt or apron
  • Side-cut or linesman pliers
  • Rain gear
apprentice
  • 8-pound sledge (double jack)
  • Chisel
  • Plumb bob
  • Square
  • Screwdrivers
  • Chalk line
  • String Line
  • Wire reel
  • Magnesium float
  • Steel trowel
  • Margin trowel
  • Drill/Driver combo (company provided)
journeyman-formsetter | finisher
  • All laborer and apprentice tools
  • 12-inch crescent wrench
  • 36-inch+ level
  • Cold chisel
  • ½-inch edger
  • Hand jointer Darby
  • Rubber float
  • Water brush
  • Rubber boots
  • Knee pads or boards
  • Drill / Driver Combo, saw, grinder (company provided)
journeyman carpenter
  • All laborer and apprentice tools
  • Tool box
  • 12-inch crescent wrench
  • 72-inch level
  • 24-inch level
  • Squares-framing and speed square
  • 100-foot tape
  • Hack saw
  • Nail set
  • Finish hammer
  • Rubber mallet
  • Chisels
  • Sliding T-bevel
  • Scribe
  • Clamps
  • Sanding block
  • Drill/Driver combo, saw, grinder (company provided