construction labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Beltcretes
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Torches
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player