General Construction Labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Jackhammers
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Chain saw
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance