Construction Trades Helper

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Asset languages: Spanish; Castilian. Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Various locations. Construction site. Commercial facility. Tasks: Load, unload and transport construction materials. Perform pre-operational inspection. Read blueprints to determine work requirements . Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades. Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt. 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. Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites. Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction. Utilize hand and power tools. Help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed. Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions. Cut materials using power tools or by hand. Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials. Equipment and machinery experience: Concrete vibrators. Reciprocating saws. Circular saws. Concrete saws. Mortar and concrete mixers. Grinding machine. Chippers. Jackhammers. Air compressors. Air guns. Nail guns. Drills. Trampers (Jumping Jack). Compactor. Sandblasters. Sledgehammer. Hand tools. Construction specialization: Driveways. Industrial, commercial and institutional. Residential. Poured concrete. 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. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Ear plugs. Safety vest. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.