carpenter helper

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Urban area
• Remote location
• Various locations
• High-rise building construction sites
• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Construction site

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 framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Bushing guns
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current level of study?