Construction Trades Helper

Job summary

Responsible for loading, transporting construction materials, and erecting scaffolding or concrete forms. Tasks include mixing and pouring concrete, removing site debris, and operating various construction machinery.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors At heights Noisy Dangerous Dusty Work setting Various locations High-rise building construction sites 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 Clean and pile salvaged materials Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Concrete vibrators Screeds Bushing guns Grinding machine Jackhammers Hand tools Construction specialization Industrial, commercial and institutional Additional information 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 Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Personal suitability Dependability Reliability Team player Hardworking Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Responsible for loading, transporting construction materials, and erecting scaffolding or concrete forms. Tasks include mixing and pouring concrete, removing site debris, and operating various construction machinery.

Requirements

Requires 1 to 2 years of experience and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor, noisy, and dusty environments. No formal degree or diploma is required, but candidates must possess steel-toed boots and a hard hat.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Listed skills

• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Loading and Unloading
• Concrete Forming
• Scaffolding
• Concrete Mixing
• Asphalt Spreading
• Debris Removal
• Concrete Vibrators
• Screeds
• Bushing Guns
• Grinding Machines
• Jackhammers
• Hand Tools
• Manual Dexterity
• Heavy Lifting
• Attention To Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades