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we are looking for a handful of experienced RELIABLE laborers to work on various projects in and around the town of saskatoon.
Duties:
Select tools, equipment, and material from storage and transport items to the worksite.
Clean work areas, machines, and equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
Operate various hand and power tools to complete projects
Assist carpenters with the construction and installation of doors, moulding, woodworks, railing, etc.
Perform other related job duties as required.
Skills requirement and Experience:
Some previous work experience as a construction helper is preferred.
Must be able to communicate and understand basic English.
Ability to walk stand, crouch for long periods of time, and carry out strenuous physical tasks.
Ability to work long hours and weekends as required
Equipment and Machinery Experience
- Tuggers
- Screeds
- Sand blasters
- Pumpcretes
- Power-driven floats
- Mucking machines
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Jackhammers
- Grinding machines
- Drills
- Curbing machines
- Concrete saws
- Concrete vibrators
- Compactors
- Chippers
- Bushing guns
- Beltcretes
- Augers
- Air compressors
- Chainsaws
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Sledgehammers
- Air guns
- Nail guns
- Forklifts
- Torches
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not applicable
Specific Skills
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Read blueprints
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
- Assist in drilling and blasting rock
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Uniform
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Type of Construction
- Underground and tunnel work
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Residential
- Pipelines
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Hydroelectric dams
Work Site Environment
- Underground
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty
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