construction helper

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Instruct apprentices
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• 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

Experience and specialization

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Uniform
• Cellular phone
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking