construction labourer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Dusty.
- Cold/refrigerated.
- Hot.
- Work setting: Various locations.
Tasks:
- Load, unload and transport construction materials.
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements .
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications.
- Pave and rake asphalt.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
Transportation/travel information:
Travel expenses paid by employer.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Flexible hours.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Day.
Other benefits:
Other benefits. Transportation provided by employer.
Support for youths:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.