general construction labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Lay sod or seed
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Assist with landscape constructions

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Gravel or dump truck

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Air compressors
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools
• Tractor
• Small engine equipment
• Pick-up truck

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Values and ethics
• Organized
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness
• Leadership
• Maturity

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?