Construction Worker

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Industrial plant
• Construction site
• Oilfield construction industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• 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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Small front end loaders
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Poured concrete

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Sound discrimination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer