Construction Worker

Job title: Construction Worker

Company: Prica Group Construction Management

Job description: Position OverviewThis position performs manual work to assist and support skilled tradespersons and performs labouring activities at construction sites and property maintenance activities.Primary ResponsibilitiesMaterial Handling and Transportation

• Load and unload construction materials
• Move materials to work area
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment

Construction Support

• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
• Assist with drywall and framing installation
• Assist with painting and taping
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
• Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
• Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Assist heavy equipment operators with equipment attachments, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
• Tend and feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Other Tasks

• Assist with window installation, window production and preparation on site
• Perform regular maintenance of door hardware and accessories
• Perform other activities at construction site as directed

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or equivalent is desirable
• Knowledge of general construction methods and practices
• Mechanically inclined, familiarity with hand tools and construction equipment
• Solid organization and problem-solving skills
• First aid, Fall Arrest and WHIMIS certification an asset

Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply

Expected salary:

Location: Waterloo, ON

Job date: Thu, 02 May 2024 22:05:11 GMT

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