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Adhere to established safe working procedures and wear the proper safety equipment at all times
Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
Adhere to company policies and standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery
Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory requirements
Ensure accurate and timely project close date; help supervisors to adjust working schedules to ensure deadlines are met
Aid in residential construction sites to ensure compliance with design, project specifications, regulations, and safety codes
Inform supervisor of the need to order materials as required
Assist in the resolution of design issues, change requests, material defects, and equipment problems
Assist with jobsite administration duties, such as timesheet completion, and any daily logs that need to be maintained
Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on all equipment and tools
Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
Bolt, screw, or otherwise fasten parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment
Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, lift equipment, and other temporary structures
Cut, drill, sand, or plane materials for snug fit
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tools
Load, unload, and identify building materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and supervisors specifications
Lubricate, clean, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools
Maintain a clean working area free from dirt and debris between tasks and at end of day
Perform various forms of labour to assist in the successful completion of construction projects from start to finish
Equipment and Machinery Experience
- Trampers (Jumping Jack)
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Jackhammers
- Grinding machines
- Drills
- Concrete saws
- Concrete vibrators
- Air compressors
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Sledgehammers
- Air guns
- Nail guns
- Forklifts
- Torches
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel overnight
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
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
- Assist heavy equipment operators
- Assist in drilling and blasting rock
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
Work Location Information
- Remote location
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Type of Construction
- Residential
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
Work Site Environment
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty