construction craft labourer

Government of Canada - Central; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Montreal is looking for construction workers to load, transport, and manage construction materials. Ideal candidates should have relevant trades certificates or equivalent experience, along with 2+ years of construction experience. The role demands physical strength, reliability, and a valid driver's license due to frequent travel and the necessity for safe equipment handling. Competitive benefits include health care and disability support. This role is ideal for a dedicated team player.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

On-site recreation and activities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in construction or related field.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete.
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
• Pave and rake asphalt.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.

Skills

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Concrete vibrators

Reciprocating saws

Jackhammers

Drills

Chain saw

Compactor

Hand tools

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Jackhammers
• Drills
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Roads and bridges

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits