bricklayer helper

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

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
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Working at heights training
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grouting machine
• Drills
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel overnight
• 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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits