construction worker

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site
• Landscape contractor

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 pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Remove litter and garbage
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Rake and collect refuse

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Concrete saws
• Jackhammers
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools
• Small engine equipment

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

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
• Sound discrimination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest
• Rain gear
• Safety equipment / gear

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Organized

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?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Mileage paid