Construction worker

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience
7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment
Outdoors
At heights
Underground
Noisy
Dangerous
Dusty
Hot

Work setting
Staff accommodation available
Urban area
Rural area
Construction site

Responsibilities
Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materials
Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
Read blueprints to determine work requirements
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
Pave and rake asphalt
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
Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Moles
Concrete saws
Grinding machine
Air guns
Drills
Torches
Small front end loaders
Chain saw
Compactor
Sandblasters
Hand tools

Construction specialization
Driveways
Industrial, commercial and institutional
Pipelines
Residential
Roads and bridges
Sidewalks and curbs
Underground and tunnel work
Water mains
Poured concrete
Irrigation and drainage
Roofing