Construction Helper

Job summary

Load, unload, and transport construction materials; erect and dismantle forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades; and mix, pour, spread, pave, and rake concrete or asphalt. Clean construction sites, salvage and pile materials, remove rubble and debris, and perform routine maintenance.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work site environment Outdoors Work setting Construction site Responsibilities Tasks Load, unload and transport construction materials Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt 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 Carriage grease machine Curbing machine Concrete vibrators Reciprocating saws Circular saws Concrete saws Mortar and concrete mixers Grinding machine Grouting machine Jackhammers Air compressors Air guns Nail guns Drills Trampers (Jumping Jack) Small front end loaders Chain saw Compactor Forklift Sledgehammer Hand tools Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Manual dexterity Handling heavy loads Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Reliability Team player Hardworking Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Load, unload, and transport construction materials; erect and dismantle forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades; and mix, pour, spread, pave, and rake concrete or asphalt. Clean construction sites, salvage and pile materials, remove rubble and debris, and perform routine maintenance.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Applicants need their own transportation and vehicle, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to perform physically demanding work involving heavy loads, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and coordination.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Construction Material Handling
• Concrete Formwork
• Scaffolding
• Concrete and Asphalt Mixing
• Asphalt Paving and Raking
• Site Cleanup
• Routine Maintenance
• Bobcat Operation
• Concrete Vibrator Operation
• Power Saw Operation
• Mortar and Concrete Mixing
• Jackhammer Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Hand Tool Use
• Heavy Load Handling
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades