bricklayer helper

Government of Canada; New Tecumseth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking an individual for construction tasks in New Tecumseth, Ontario. The role involves loading and unloading materials, erecting concrete forms, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in construction, be able to handle heavy loads, and work in various outdoor conditions. This position requires dependability and a team-oriented attitude, as well as personal safety gear which will be supplied by the employer.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in construction work.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and physically demanding environments.
• Must handle heavy materials (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour, and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Hardworking

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Gloves

Ear plugs

Safety vest

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities 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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sound discrimination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking