General Construction Labourer

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Help medical examiner in charge
• 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
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Read and interpret blueprints

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Carriage grease machine
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Torches
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Residential

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer