construction helper

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assemble tower cranes on site
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• 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
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Monitor safety conditions
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Follow emergency and safety procedures

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Curbing machine
• Concrete vibrators
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Pumpcretes
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Small front end loaders
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sandblasters
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools
• Safety equipment

Construction specialization

• Residential
• Roofing

Security and safety

Drug test

Transportation / travel information

Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

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 have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer
7 days ago