general construction labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Landscape maintenance

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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Lay sod or seed
• Assist with landscape constructions

Type of related experience

• Landscape construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Screeds
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Area of work experience

• Landscaping
• Snow removal

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Poured concrete
• Retaining walls

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Other benefits