construction labourer and helper
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Confined spaces.
- Noisy.
- Dusty.
- Hot.
Work setting:
- Various locations.
- 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.
- Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications.
- Pave and rake asphalt.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Bobcats.
- Concrete vibrators.
- Screeds.
- Reciprocating saws.
- Circular saws.
- Concrete saws.
- Mortar and concrete mixers.
- Grinding machine.
- Jackhammers.
- Air compressors.
- Air guns.
- Nail guns.
- Drills.
- Augers.
- Chain saw.
- Sledgehammer.
- Hand tools.
Construction specialization:
- Driveways.
- Industrial, commercial and institutional.
- Residential.
- Poured concrete.
- Irrigation and drainage.
- Roofing.
Specialization or experience:
Green economy sector.
Security and safety:
- Bondable.
- Criminal record check.
Transportation/travel information:
Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Sound discrimination.
Weight handling:
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Night.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Financial benefits:
Bonus.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site amenities.