POSITION SUMMARY
Construction trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites.
DUTIES
- Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
- Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, cement finishers in construction activities
- Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
- Assist in drilling concrete at construction sites
- Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
- Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
- Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
- Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
The individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability needed to perform the position functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
A second school diploma or related experience is accepted. A minimum 3 years construction site work experience is required. Concrete pouring training/work experience is a asset to this position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The individual must possess verbal in English, Mandarin is a asset to this position.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to use on-site hand tools to finish job and lift/move materials like wood forms, pickets and clamps. Ability to use cut off saw and skill saw is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid G driver’s license and be insured.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Good physical condition and ability to lift minimum 50 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $43.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- construction: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
