construction trades helper

Additional Information

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations
• High-rise building construction sites
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Assist heavy equipment operators
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• 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
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week