general construction labourer

Government of Canada; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia is seeking a Construction Worker to handle physical labor on-site. Responsibilities include loading materials, operating cranes, and assisting with various construction tasks. Candidates should have a high school graduation certificate and some construction experience. This position offers a health care plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in construction.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Operate mobile and tower cranes.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour and spread materials like concrete.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Direct traffic at construction sites.

Skills

Construction specialization

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Heavy load handling

Physical strength

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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
• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Construction site

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

Construction specialization

• Residential

Additional information

Note

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

• Health care plan