general construction labourer

Overview

Languages: English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site
• Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Repair and maintain equipment
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Operate and maintain landscape maintenance equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Drills
• Small front end loaders
• Hand tools
• Small engine equipment
• Pick-up truck

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Punctuality