About the job
Employer
LOEWEN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION LTD.
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Asset languages
Spanish; Castilian
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dangerous
- Dusty
- Hot
Work setting
Various locations
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
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- Perform routine maintenance work
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Equipment and machinery experience
- Bobcats
- Concrete vibrators
- Screeds
- Power-driven floats
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Concrete saws
- Grinding machine
- Jackhammers
- Air compressors
- Nail guns
- Drills
- Augers
- Trampers (Jumping Jack)
- Torches
- Chain saw
- Compactor
- Sledgehammer
- Hand tools
Construction specialization
- Driveways
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Residential
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Poured concrete
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Drug test
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Evening
Experience
Experience an asset
Employment terms options
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth