Construction helper Job

Construction trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites, in quarries and in surface mines. They are employed by construction companies, trade and labour contractors, and surface mine and quarry operators.

Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
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 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
Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
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
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
Outdoors
At heights
Underground
Dusty
Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materials
Help medical examiner in charge
Level earth to fine grade specifications
Clean and pile salvaged materials
Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites