construction trades helper

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Assist heavy equipment operators
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Hardworking