construction worker

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.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• 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
• 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
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Small front end loaders
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Poured concrete

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth