construction worker

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Instruct apprentices
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Bushing guns
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grouting machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Chain saw
• Forklift
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

Residential

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
30+ days ago