general construction labourer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Setting:

• Various locations

Tasks:

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades
• 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
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking