About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Noisy. Dusty.
Tasks
- Load, unload and transport construction materials.
- Perform pre-operational inspection.
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements . Clean and lubricate cranes.
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
- Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
- Assist in demolishing buildings.
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
- Equipment and machinery experience: Bobcats.
- Reciprocating saws.
- Circular saws.
- Concrete saws.
- Jackhammers.
- Air compressors.
- Air guns.
- Nail guns.
- Drills.
- Chain saw.
- Forklift.
- Sledgehammer.
- Hand tools.
- Construction specialization: Driveways.
- Residential.
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Willing to travel regularly.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Sitting.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
- Cellular phone.
- Ear plugs.
- Safety vest.
- Personal suitability: Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Shift.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
- Employment terms options: Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Support for newcomers and refugees: Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .