Labourer

Job summary

The Labourer is responsible for loading and unloading materials, erecting scaffolding and concrete forms, and assisting tradespersons. They also operate construction machinery and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Job details

Labourer Company IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services. Position Summary The Labourer is part of an effective construction team that successfully completes projects according to approved plans, specifications and applicable codes while maintaining high quality and a safe workplace. Responsibilities Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, barricades and other items required at construction sites Assist and work with tradespersons and other members of the construction team Assist and work with heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities Assist in aligning pipes and perform other related activities during underground utilities construction Assist in excavation and backfill and other related activities during earthworks construction using shovels, rakes, plate tampers and other applicable tools Checks slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers Remove rubble and debris to maintain and clean and safe working environment Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed Operate and maintain machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps May perform other related duties as required Qualifications 2+ years experience in a construction environment or in a similar role Familiar with construction terms and practices Effective verbal and listening communication skills Ability to understand and effectively execute verbal and written directions Adheres to company Health, Safety, & Environmental reporting and standard assessments Must possess a valid driver’s license

What you’ll do

The Labourer is responsible for loading and unloading materials, erecting scaffolding and concrete forms, and assisting tradespersons. They also operate construction machinery and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 2 years of experience in a construction environment and possess a valid driver's license. Effective communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written directions are required.

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Concrete Forming
• Scaffolding
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Excavation
• Backfilling
• Pneumatic Tool Operation
• Site Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Communication Skills
• Driver's License

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering