general construction labourer

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Drills

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
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