general construction labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Rural area

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• 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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Pumpcretes
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Hand tools

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job