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Labourer
- St. Paul, AB, Canada
Full-time
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The Labourer performs tasks involving physical labour at commercial/institutional construction sites and operates a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment to assist other site personnel.
Functional Responsibilities
Functional Responsibilities
- Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations, following safe work practices and procedures at all times
- Learn and participate in Lean practices and processes, with the goal of continual improvement and reduction of waste
- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- 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
- 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 operator to guide them in moving equipment, and provide assistance in other activities
- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tools
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, and pumps
- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
- Perform other activities at construction sites as directed
- Construction environment (regularly working near moving mechanical parts/equipment and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, exposure to dust, asphalt, and noise)
- Working with various tools and construction materials
- Lifting, pulling or pushing, carrying, and manipulating objects of up to 50 lbs
- Walking and standing for long periods of time
- Bending, crouching, and crawling
- Climbing ladders and working at heights
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (e.g. hard hat, safety boots, etc.)
- Additional hazards associated with the construction industry
- Driving a company vehicle and/or operating equipment
- Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various construction processes
- Able to follow direction from supervisor, work independently, and complete daily activities according to work schedule
- Able to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labour under adverse field conditions
- Willing to work out of town if/when required
- Certificate(s) required to operate applicable equipment
- Able to obtain security clearances if required for project
- Registered as an Apprentice Carpenter preferred
- At least one (1) year of experience working on a commercial/institutional construction site
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and clean construction sites, move materials, assist tradespersons and equipment operators, and perform tasks such as erecting forms and scaffolding, digging, backfilling, and removing debris. Follow safety procedures, participate in Lean practices, operate or tend construction tools and equipment, and complete other site duties as directed.
Requirements
At least one year of experience on a commercial or institutional construction site is required, along with knowledge of construction materials, methods, and tools. Candidates must follow safety procedures, perform strenuous physical work, take direction while working independently, and be willing to work out of town; applicable equipment certificates and a Carpenter apprenticeship registration are preferred.
Skills
- Construction Site Preparation
- Material Handling
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Scaffolding and Formwork
- Construction Equipment Assistance
- Trenching and Excavation
- Backfilling and Compaction
- Debris Removal
- Construction Safety
- Lean Practices
- Physical Stamina
- Following Instructions
- Traffic Direction
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Commercial Construction
- Institutional Construction
- Construction Site Preparation
- Health And Safety
- Lean Practices
- Waste Reduction
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Construction Materials
- Concrete Forms
- Scaffolding
- Ramps
- Catwalks
- Shoring
- Barricades
- Carpentry
- Bricklaying
- Cement Finishing
- Roofing
- Glazing
- Heavy Equipment
- Trenching
- Excavation
- Backfilling
- Earth Compaction
- Construction Debris Removal
- Mixers
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Personal Protective Equipment