What is another word for roustabout?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ʊstɐbˌa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Roustabout is a term that refers to an unskilled laborer, especially on a drilling rig, farm or refinery. Some synonyms for this term are roughneck, laborer, peon, grunt, drudge, workman, and unskilled worker. Other words that can be used in place of roustabout are navvy or hod-carrier, which refer specifically to workers who carry heavy loads on construction sites; and stevedore, which refers to a worker who loads and unloads ships. These words all describe the same idea of a manual laborer, someone willing to work hard in menial jobs to make ends meet.
