mason's helper

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

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
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Propane Safety Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Chippers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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