Construction Worker

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Remote location
• Various locations
• High-rise building construction sites
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Chain saw
• Sandblasters
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Roofing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available

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)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan