Construction Worker

Government of Canada - Western; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction department in Prince Rupert, British Columbia is seeking workers for outdoor construction tasks. Responsibilities include loading materials, reading blueprints, and operating heavy machinery. Candidates should have experience in construction and be physically fit to handle demanding tasks. There are no remote work options. The ideal applicant is hardworking and detail-oriented. Additional benefits are provided.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year in construction.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Perform pre-operational inspections on machinery.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding and barriers.
• Assist in framing and building structures.
• Direct traffic at construction sites.

Skills

Loading and unloading materials

Blueprint reading

Operating construction machinery

Assisting with construction projects

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Concrete saws

Forklift

Jackhammers

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

• Construction site

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structures
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete saws
• Jackhammers
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Water mains
• Poured concrete
• Roofing

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Hardworking

Benefits

• Other benefits