CONSTRUCTION HELPER

About the role

Career advancement opportunities in mining include Construction Miner, Maintenance Supervisor, and Construction Superintendent. Additional education requirement: Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Select tools, equipment, or materials from storage, then load, transport and unload at job site
• Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a tidy and safe job site
• Work with timber; for example, cut, glue, clamp, screw, drill, position or hold; erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Use hand and pneumatic tools, prying bars, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
• Cut and install insulation and floor materials
• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
• Maintain, repair and paint as needed
• Carry out other duties as needed; for example, direct traffic at or near construction sites

Requirements

• Physically fit and mobile
• Willingness to work in a diverse workplace
• Must be able to pass a medical test
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Proficiency in language of operation
• Valid Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) certification (may be required)
• Provide own safety equipment (e.g., approved steel-toed boots, hard hat)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s licence (or eligible for a driver’s licence) with few or no current infractions
• Undergo a criminal record check

Qualifications

• Fixed Requirements: None explicitly stated
• Regional Requirement: Valid Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) certification (may be required)

Skills

• Comfortable working at heights
• Committed to safe work habits
• Enjoys hands-on work
• Good listening skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Willing to perform repetitive or routine tasks
• Works well with others

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Starting salary: $23.00/hour
Top Salary: $32.00/hour

Schedule

Not specified

Success Profile

• Follows clear policies and processes
• Comfortable working at heights
• Committed to safe work habits
• Enjoys hands-on work
• Good listening skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Willing to perform repetitive or routine tasks
• Works well with others