firebrick layer helper

Westcoast Chimney & Masonry Ltd; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction company in the Capital Regional District of Victoria is seeking a construction worker with experience for a permanent position. The role involves mixed tasks including concrete work, demolition, and maintenance in various environments. Applicants should have a secondary school certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in this team-driven role.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in construction.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Work environment includes outdoors, heights, and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspection.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Mix, pour and spread materials like concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
• Assist in demolishing buildings.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Clean up chemical spills and contaminants.
• Remove rubble and debris at construction sites.

Skills

Accuracy

Client focus

Dependability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Grinding machine

Air guns

Nail guns

Drills

Sledgehammer

Hand tools

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site

Tasks

• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• 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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Grinding machine
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Residential
• Poured concrete
• Roofing

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week