trades helper - construction

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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 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
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• 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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Pumpcretes
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sandblasters
• Sledgehammer

Specialization or experience

Green economy sector

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• 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?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
9 days ago