interlocking stone installer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Construction
• Renovation
• Various locations
• Installation
• Repair
• Rural area
• Service/clean
• Urban area
• Landscape contractor

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Determine layout and installation procedures
• Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
• Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies
• Load and unload trucks with supplies and equipment
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Remove litter and garbage
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Lay sod or seed
• Cart and spread topsoil and other materials
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Rake and collect refuse
• Read and interpret work orders
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Gravel or dump truck
• Front end loader

Type of related experience

• Landscape construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Sod cutter
• Small engine equipment
• Roto-tiller
• Chain saw
• Tractor mower

Construction specialization

• Interlocking brick

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available