Job Title
Construction Trades Helpers & Laborers – Construction Laborer
Industry
Construction
Duties and Responsibilities
- Loading, unloading and moving construction materials to work areas
- Removing debris and cleaning up the rubble from the work site
- Mixing, pouring, and spreading materials like concrete and asphalt
- Helping carpenters and cement finishers in activities of construction
- Cleaning up hazardous materials such as chemical spills
- Demolishing piping stacks and existing interior walls in the building
- Installing and dismantling scaffolding, barricades, ramps, catwalks, etc needed at the construction site
- Using prying bars and other tools to demolish buildings
- Sorting, cleaning, and piling salvaged materials
- Installing finishing components such as baseboard, casings, bathroom fixtures, door hardware
Qualifications and Skills
- Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Certification
Experience Requirements
- At least one-three years of experience in carpentry is required
- Previous experience in commercial construction and demolition would be preferred
Core Competencies Required
Must be physically fit to stand for a long period of time and lift up to 50lbs of weight, Able to complete tasks within tight deadlines, Exceptional communication skills, Able to work positively with the work crew
License Required
Yes
Pay Range
$20.00 – $30.00 per hour
License Details
- A valid driver’s license
- H2S Alive License
- Standard First Aid/CPR License
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