construction trades helper

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

Job summary

A government employer in Surrey is seeking a construction worker to handle materials, operate equipment, and assist in various construction tasks. Applicants must have 1-2 years of experience and be physically capable of handling heavy loads. This position requires on-site work and offers benefits such as free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in construction.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and physically demanding environments.
• Experience with heavy equipment and construction machinery.

Responsibilities

• Load and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and forms.
• Assist in drilling and blasting on construction sites.
• Remove debris and clean construction areas.

Skills

Loading and unloading materials

Operating concrete mixers

Ability to lift 45 kg (100 lbs)

Basic equipment handling

Tools

Concrete vibrators

Concrete saws

Jackhammers

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Jackhammers
• Sledgehammer
• Jackhammer

Construction specialization

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

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available