Construction trades helper

Overview

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Languages

• English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work location

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Install underground wiring and cables
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds and other platforms
• Assist skilled tradespersons
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Maintain work areas

Credentials

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certificate
• Working at heights training

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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