Construction Worker

Job Description

Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

Green job  
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment
Outdoors
Noisy
Dusty
Hot

Work setting
Construction site

Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materials
Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
Perform pre-operational inspection
Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Clean and pile salvaged materials
Perform routine maintenance work
Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
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
Power-driven floats
Bushing guns
Reciprocating saws
Circular saws
Concrete saws
Mortar and concrete mixers
Beltcretes
Grinding machine
Grouting machine
Tuggers
Chippers
Jackhammers
Air compressors
Air guns
Nail guns
Drills
Augers
Trampers (Jumping Jack)
Torches
Chain saw
Sandblasters
Sledgehammer
Hand tools

Construction specialization
Industrial, commercial and institutional
Residential

Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence

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
Overtime required
Sound discrimination
Sitting
Weight handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking

Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan

Other benefits
Free parking available
Team building opportunities
Parking available