construction labourer and helper

WALKER HOME CONSTRUCTION; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction firm in Whitehorse, Yukon is seeking a Construction Worker for a full-time role. Responsibilities include loading materials, operating cranes, and adhering to safety regulations. This entry-level position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and offers on-site work at various construction locations. Benefits include free parking and employer-paid training.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a high school graduation certificate.
• Experience in construction is preferred.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Operate cranes to lift and place materials.

Skills

Ability to load and transport materials

Blueprint reading

Operating cranes

Teamwork

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Gloves

Job description

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• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

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Work setting

• Various locations
• Factory or plant
• Construction site
• Residential construction
• Commercial facility
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• 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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

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
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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