Construction labourer

Tobermory; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawback Builders Ltd. in Okotoks, AB is hiring a Construction Labourer who is self-motivated with good interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. The role is permanent and full-time with day and weekend shifts.

The position involves loading, unloading, transporting materials, assisting in formwork and heavy equipment tasks, and supporting residential, industrial, commercial and institutional projects while following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized site.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required.
• No formal education requirements stated.
• Previous experience not mandatory.
• Must be reliable, punctual and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Erect and deconstruct concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps and barricades.
• Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools.
• Help with house framing, wall and roof construction.
• Ensure job site safety and proper storage of tools.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Punctual

Tools

Concrete saws

Bobcats

Sledgehammers

Job description

Sawback Builders Ltd. based in Okotoks, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Construction labourer who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Weekend.

Employer Name: Sawback Builders Ltd.
Position: Construction labourer
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $25.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Okotoks, AB

Construction Specialization: Residential, Industrial, commercial and institutional

• The candidate will be in charge of loading, unloading, and transporting construction materials.
• The candidate will be in charge of erecting and deconstructing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades.
• The candidate will be required to assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools.
• The candidate will be expected to help with house framing, wall construction, and roof construction.
• The candidate will be required to remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
• The candidate will be in charge of mixing, pouring, and spreading materialssuch as concrete and asphalt.
• The candidate will be required to use a rake and shovel to level the earth to fine grade specifications.
• The candidate will be required to direct traffic at or near construction sites.
• The candidate will be in charge of paving and raking asphalt.
• The candidate will be required to clean and pile salvaged materials.
• The candidate will be responsible for assisting heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
• The candidate will be required to assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction.
• The candidate will be required to assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites.
• The candidate will be required to clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials.
• The candidate will be expected to follow all safety procedures on the job site and report any violations to management immediately.
• The candidate will be expected to keep the job site safe and clean by properly handling and storing materials, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis.
• The candidate will be required to perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Previous experience is not mandatory.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
• The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should have excellent communication skill.
• The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
• The candidate should be able to work in a safe and efficient manner with little supervision.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
• The candidate should be familiar with sledgehammers, trampers (Jumping Jack), Concrete saws, Bobcats etc.
• The candidate will be required to wear steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat and Safety vest.
• The candidate should be hardworking.
• The candidate should be able to handle weight.
• The candidate must be able to work at a height and not be afraid of working at a height.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
• The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours.
• The candidate will be required to work in dusty, wet, hot and cold weather conditions.

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available for the candidate to use.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.

Work Location Information

• The candidates will be required to work in various locations.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidates would get Health care plan.