trades helper - construction

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Outdoors
Confined spaces
Dusty
Work setting
Urban area
Remote location
Various locations
Rural area
Industrial plant
Railway company/yard
Construction site
Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materials
Clean and lubricate cranes
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Help medical examiner in charge
Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
Pave and rake asphalt
Assist in demolishing buildings
Clean and pile salvaged materials
Perform routine maintenance work
Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Chainsaw Safety Training
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Equipment and machinery experience
Concrete vibrators
Circular saws
Concrete saws
Mortar and concrete mixers
Grinding machine
Chippers
Jackhammers
Air compressors
Nail guns
Drills
Small front end loaders
Chain saw
Hand tools
Construction specialization
Industrial, commercial and institutional
Residential
Roads and bridges
Security and safety
Bondable
Transportation/travel information
Vehicle supplied by employer
Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety glasses/goggles
Ear plugs
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
Health care plan