renovation helper
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work site environment
Outdoors
At heights
Underground
Confined spaces
Noisy
Dangerous
Dusty
Cold/refrigerated
Hot
Work setting
Urban area
Various locations
High-rise building construction sites
Construction site
Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materials
Instruct apprentices
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Help medical examiner in charge
Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Pave and rake asphalt
Assist in demolishing buildings
Clean and pile salvaged 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
Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Equipment and machinery experience
Bobcats
Circular saws
Concrete saws
Beltcretes
Jackhammers
Air compressors
Air guns
Nail guns
Drills
Augers
Torches
Chain saw
Sandblasters
Sledgehammer
Hand tools
Construction specialization
Driveways
Residential
Roofing
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Tight deadlines
Manual dexterity
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Overtime required
Sound discrimination
Weight handling
Up to + kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Gloves
Cellular phone
Ear plugs
Safety vest
Rain gear
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Reliability
Team player
Hardworking
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Workplace information
On the road job
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