general construction labourer

Overview

Languages English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Setting

On site – work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work Setting Locations

• Various locations
• Landscape maintenance

Responsibilities

• 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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• 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
• Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
• Lay sod or seed
• Assist with landscape constructions

Experience and Specialization

Type of Related Experience

• Landscape construction

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Screeds
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Area of Work Experience

• Landscaping
• Snow removal

Construction Specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Poured concrete
• Retaining walls

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand‑eye coordination
• Sitting

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

• Other benefits