construction trades helper

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Parking lot
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Assist heavy equipment operators
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Perform emergency roadside repairs
• Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
• Assist skilled tradespersons

Equipment and machinery experience

• Circular saws
• Drills

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player