construction worker

DAYU CONSTRUCTION LTD; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in British Columbia seeks a Labourer for a permanent position. Responsibilities include handling materials, operating equipment, and instructing apprentices. Ideal candidates are hardworking with relevant experience. The role is physically demanding with work primarily on outdoor construction sites.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Support for newcomers

Flexible onboarding options for veterans

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Experience in construction environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, and barricades.
• Operate pile driving cranes and assist in framing houses.
• Instruct apprentices and perform routine maintenance work.

Skills

Operation of concrete saws

Use of jackhammers

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction site

Tasks

• 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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people