Roustabout

usgb/ˈraʊstəbaʊt/
noun

A person who does hard physical work, especially in a circus or oil industry.

He started his career as a roustabout in the local circus.
Visual representation of "roustabout" - A person who does hard physical work, especially in a circus or oil industry.

Often appears as...

  • circus roustabout
  • oilfield roustabout
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Industry Specific

Used mainly in particular jobs like circuses or oil fields, might not be known in all professions.

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The hiring manager was looking for an experienced oilfield roustabout.
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Physically Demanding

Implies heavy physical work or manual labor that requires strength.

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The roustabout crew was worn out after setting up the circus tents.
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General Term

Kind of a generic term for a worker, not describing a specific role.

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As a roustabout, he did various tasks from rigging to maintenance.
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