Construction Labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Confined Space Entry Training
• Chainsaw Safety Training
• Propane Safety Training
• Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification
• Traffic Control Signage (TWS) Certification
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Torches
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Water mains

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player