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.