construction helper
Job description
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Equipment and machinery experience
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Grinding machine
- Grouting machine
- Chippers
- Jackhammers
- Air compressors
- Air guns
- Drills
- Chain saw
- Compactor
- Sandblasters
- Hand tools
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Experience
- 7 months to less than 1 year