construction worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Instruct apprentices
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assemble tower cranes on site
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player
• Hardworking