construction worker

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Urban area
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• 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
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Poured concrete

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities