Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Operate cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Nail guns
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• 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
• Uniform
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking