Construction Labourer

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment