construction labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Docksides
• Willing to relocate
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Waterways
• Rural area
• Construction site
• Camp

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
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Manage labour and spontaneous normal deliveries

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Residential
• Poured concrete
• Roofing

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

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