Construction Laborer

Job Title: Construction Laborer
Job Description

The construction laborer performs skilled labor on a commercial mid-rise construction site, supporting the project from start to finish. This role involves hands-on work with tools, site cleanup, and material handling to ensure the project progresses safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled labor tasks on a commercial and high-rise construction site to support project completion.
• Assist with daily site cleanup, including removing debris, organizing work areas, and maintaining a tidy and safe environment.
• Move, load, and unload construction materials around the site as directed.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks.
• Support concrete work and general construction activities as needed.
• Assist with basic machine operation tasks if trained and authorized, such as operating skid steers or other heavy equipment.
• Follow directions from the site supervisor and work collaboratively with other trades and team members.
• Interpret and follow instructions related to blueprints and site plans under supervision.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements, including fall protection and other safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers to coordinate tasks and maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of skilled labor experience in commercial or high-rise construction.
• Willingness to perform hands-on labor, including tool work and site cleanup.
• Experience working on construction sites with concrete and general construction activities.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Positive attitude and reliability in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, including fall protection practices.
• Comfort working on high-rise or mid-rise construction projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Skid steer ticket and experience operating skid steers or similar heavy equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators or other construction machinery.
• Familiarity with reading or working from blueprints under supervision.
• Experience with machine operating and general machine operation in a construction setting.
• Comfort working on high-rise or mid-rise buildings in an urban environment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a long-term role on a multi-year project with strong potential for growth and development. You join a team that values working together from the start to the finish of a project, providing continuity, stability, and the chance to see the results of your efforts. The company fosters a family-oriented culture built on values, respect, and teamwork, creating a supportive environment where hard work and a positive attitude are recognized.

Work Environment

This role is based on a mid-rise construction project in the Burnaby Metrotown area with an expected duration of approximately three years. The standard workday runs from 7:30 . to 4:00 . for an eight-hour shift, including a 15-minute coffee break at 10:00 . and a 30-minute lunch break. You will report directly to the site superintendent and work primarily outdoors on an active construction site that may involve working at heights, around heavy equipment such as skid steers and excavators, and with concrete and other building materials. The environment requires appropriate construction attire, including personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety boots, and fall protection gear where required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnaby, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.