General Laborer

Job Description Job Description Description:

General laborers take up various supporting tasks in warehouses, construction sites or other settings (e.g. factories). You will have an important assisting role in constructing highways, buildings, or other structures, and may also transport materials and equipment.

Job duties include but not limited to:

Cleaning up worksites from debris and machinery

Helping erect scaffolding and ladders

Handling and transporting materials (e.g. cement)

Responsibilities

Clean up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material.

Assist welders, carpenters, painters, or other tradespeople on-site.

Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)

Use power tools and machinery (e.g. forklifts) when needed.

Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks (e.g. digging, stacking up goods)

Put up warning signs (e.g. signposts, cones) for vehicles and passersby.

Help with setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding)

Report issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Collect trash, debris, and other waste to keep the site clean and safe.

Requirements:

Requirements and skills

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds etc.)

Good hand-eye coordination

Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus

Communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safety rules

Apprenticeship or specialization is an asset, but not necessary

Level I:

Up to 1 year experience

Limited knowledge of labor tasks

Level II:

2+ years experience

Basic knowledge of labor tasks/work experience

Level III

4+ years experience

Proficient with multiple small pieces of equipment (ex: skid steer; mini excavator; Morooka; rock truck; attachments)