construction worker

Government of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Calgary is looking for candidates for construction roles involving crane operation, material handling, and site maintenance. The job requires a valid driver's licence and offers benefits such as free parking and training. The environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, ideal for dependable team players committed to environmental preservation.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence required.
• Experience in construction work is an asset.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Calculate crane capacities and perform pre-operational inspection.
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades.
• Perform routine maintenance work and clean construction sites.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

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

Green job – Green job – Help. Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

• Calculate crane capacities
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• 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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Hand-eye coordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer