construction labourer and helper

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Various locations
• Factory or plant
• Construction site
• Residential construction
• Commercial facility

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• 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

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities