
Roustabout
Industry Specific
Used mainly in particular jobs like circuses or oil fields, might not be known in all professions.
The hiring manager was looking for an experienced oilfield roustabout.
Physically Demanding
Implies heavy physical work or manual labor that requires strength.
The roustabout crew was worn out after setting up the circus tents.
General Term
Kind of a generic term for a worker, not describing a specific role.
As a roustabout, he did various tasks from rigging to maintenance.
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