Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
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Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs.
This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dangerous
- Dusty
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
Work setting
- Urban area
- Remote location
- Various locations
- Construction site
- Farm
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Instruct apprentices
- 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
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- Perform routine maintenance work
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Read and interpret blueprints
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Bobcats
- Concrete vibrators
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Concrete saws
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Grinding machine
- Grouting machine
- Air compressors
- Air guns
- Nail guns
- Drills
- Augers
- Trampers (Jumping Jack)
- Torches
- Compactor
- Sledgehammer
- Hand tools
Construction specialization
- Driveways
- Residential
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Poured concrete
- Roofing
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel regularly
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
- Overtime required
- Sound discrimination
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer