construction helper – Whitehorse
Job Description
Posted on November 20, 2024 by Employer detailsPhilcan Contractor LTD
Job details
- Location Whitehorse, YT
- Workplace information On site
- Salary 27.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Day, Weekend, Overtime
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies4 vacancies
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dangerous
- Dusty
- Cold/refrigerated
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- 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
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Concrete vibrators
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Concrete saws
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Grinding machine
- Grouting machine
- Chippers
- Jackhammers
- Air compressors
- Air guns
- Nail guns
- Drills
- Augers
- Chain saw
- Compactor
- Sandblasters
- Sledgehammer
- Hand tools
Construction specialization
- Driveways
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Residential
- Poured concrete
- Roofing
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety vest
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience