Construction Helper

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Operate locomotive cranes to move objects and materials at railway yards
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Concrete saws
• Pumpcretes
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Poured concrete
• Irrigation and drainage

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan