construction labourer

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Beltcretes
• Grouting machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Torches
• Small front end loaders
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking