Construction Labourer

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 to less than 7 months Work site environment Outdoors At heights Confined spaces Noisy Dangerous Dusty Cold/refrigerated Hot Work setting Construction site Responsibilities Tasks Load, unload and transport construction materials Read blueprints to determine work requirements Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades Instruct apprentices Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs Level earth to fine grade specifications Pave and rake asphalt Perform routine maintenance work Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction Direct traffic at or near construction sites Read and interpret blueprints Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Working at heights training Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Circular saws Drills Hand tools Construction specialization Residential Additional information Transportation/travel information 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 Sound discrimination Sitting Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Reliability Team player Hardworking