Construction Worker

Government of Canada; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, seeks candidates for a physical labor role involving various construction tasks. Responsibilities include loading and transporting materials, erecting forms, and performing concrete work. Candidates must have 1-2 years' experience and possess certifications like WHMIS and Traffic Control Person. Benefits include free parking and employer-paid training.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Must have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training.
• Certification for Traffic Control Person (TCP) is needed.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Perform pre-operational inspections.
• Erect and dismantle construction forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Conduct routine maintenance work.
• Remove debris at construction sites.

Skills

Experience with concrete vibrators

Ability to use reciprocating saws

Knowledge of circular saws

Familiarity with mortar and concrete mixers

Operation of air compressors

Use of nail guns

Experience with small front end loaders

Forklift operation

Manual handling of hand tools

Knowledge of construction machinery

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades 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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• 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 framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Credentials, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Small front end loaders
• Forklift
• Hand tools
• Construction machinery

Additional information

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer