construction helper
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
Work setting:
Construction site.
Tasks:
- Load, unload and transport construction materials.
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
- Pave and rake asphalt.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Bobcats.
- Carriage grease machine.
- Curbing machine.
- Concrete vibrators.
- Reciprocating saws.
- Circular saws.
- Concrete saws.
- Mortar and concrete mixers.
- Grinding machine.
- Grouting machine.
- Jackhammers.
- Air compressors.
- Air guns.
- Nail guns.
- Drills.
- Trampers (Jumping Jack).
- Small front end loaders.
- Chain saw.
- Compactor.
- Forklift.
- Sledgehammer.
- Hand tools.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.