Labourer

Location: Waterloo, ON.

Job Type (FT/PT): Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.50/hour

Summary of Position:

The Labourer is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor by performing tasks involving physical labour at construction sites to ensure construction details and deadlines are met in a timely and quality workmanship manner. The specific tasks of this role include day to day clean-up of the site, erecting scaffolding and support braces, cleaning and preparation of houses and work sites, and operation of a variety of hand and power tools. Laborers are physically fit, hardworking, and able to follow instructions rapidly and proficiently.

Responsibilities:

Provide support to Site Supervisor through various hands on construction and site tasks

Compliance with Company health and safety training and reporting requirements

Travel to multiple job sites as required

Loading and unloading of vehicles with supplies, equipment, and construction material

Assist carpenters, masons, and other trades and specialized contractors

Clean, maintain, and service tools, equipment, and machinery

Move tools, equipment, machinery, and construction material to and from work areas

Prepare sites and clean up rubble and debris in a timely manner to ensure a safe and well-maintained construction site

Dig trenches, maintain truck log, and perform other duties as required

Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related experience

First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets

WHMIS, Working at Heights, Elevated Lift, and other typical safety certifications are considered assets

Valid drivers license with a clean driving record

Physically fit and able to lift to 50 lb.

Hand tool and power tool use required.

Personal Attributes

Able to communicate competently and effectively in the English language

Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Able to receive, interpret and act on directions in a timely and efficient manner

Able to interact with a wide range of personalities while remaining tactful, diplomatic, and professional at all times

Able to work under pressure

Able to make decisions based on sound judgment and reasoning

High attention to detail

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and under direct supervision in a busy environment

Tools required: Hand Tools (reliable hammer, knife, and tape measure)

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