construction worker

Your tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials.
• Perform pre-operational inspection.
• Clean and lubricate cranes.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
• Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structures.
• Operate gantry cranes to load and unload ship cargo at port side.
• Operate locomotive cranes to move objects and materials at railway yards.
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Operate offshore oil rig cranes to unload and reload supply vessels.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Pave and rake asphalt.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Operate dragline cranes to expose coal seams and ore deposits at open pit mines.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Requirements

No degree, certificate or diploma.

1 year to less than 2 years.

What we offer

• 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.