Plumber Helper

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking individuals for a construction role involving loading, unloading, and transporting materials at various construction sites. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2-3 years of experience, and a WHMIS Certificate. The position demands physical stamina and the ability to handle heavy loads. Benefits include a health care plan, dental plan, and disability benefits. Frequent travel and a valid driver's license are required.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate is needed.
• Experience with equipment and machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Instruct apprentices and tend to machines used in construction.
• Mix, pour, and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Circular saws

Mortar and concrete mixers

Nail guns

Drills

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• High-rise building construction sites
• Industrial plant
• Construction site

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Instruct apprentices
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience

Equipment and machinery experience

• Circular saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grouting machine
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan