construction labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Confined Space Entry Training
• Traffic Control Signage (TWS) Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of cranes

• Overhead crane

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Chain saw
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Poured concrete
• Irrigation and drainage

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits