construction worker

Location

Coquitlam, BC | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Position reinforcing rods or wire mesh in moulds
• Perform miscellaneous labouring activities to help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Assist skilled tradespersons
• Work with minimal supervision

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Chippers
• Sandblasters
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance

Job tags

Salary