construction worker

Sal's Pmd Corp.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Peel Region is seeking a skilled laborer to join their team. Responsibilities include transporting materials, assisting in construction, and operating machinery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, the ability to work in various environments, and specialized equipment handling. A physically demanding role requiring safety gear and teamwork. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction work.
• Ability to operate various construction machinery and tools.
• Experience working under physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Skills

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Construction equipment experience

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
  
  

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Instruct apprentices
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Prepare flooring plans and scheduling
  
  

Supervision

• Drywall installers and finishers
  
  

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sandblasters
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools
• Roller painting
  
  

Installation specialization

• Marble tiles
• Hardwood strip flooring
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

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