QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience as a general construction labourer
- Registered as an Apprentice Carpenter preferred
- May be required to complete a criminal record check to work on site
- Must be willing to work out of town if/when required
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Understands and adheres to safety policies and procedures
- Able to follow directions of supervisor
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding role subject to inclement weather
- Comfortable using hand and power tools and operating construction equipment
- Able to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations
- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites
- Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers, and glaziers in construction activities
- Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operator to guide them in moving equipment, and provide assistance in other activities
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tools
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, and pumps
- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
- Perform other activities at construction sites as directed
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Construction environment (regularly working near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, exposure to dust, asphalt, and noise)
- Working with various tools and materials
- Lifting, pulling or pushing, carrying, and manipulating objects up to 50 lbs
- Walking and standing for long periods of time
- Climbing ladders, crawling
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment will be required (e.g. hard-hat, safety boots, etc.)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person
