construction labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Measure lumber to ensure specified thickness, length and width
• Install door, window and other hardware
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Install exterior prefabricated products

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• 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

• Reciprocating saws
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Drills

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Roofing

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities