Construction Trades Helper

Penguin Basements Ltd. based in North York, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Construction Trades Helper who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. Our team is comprised of hard-working and dedicated professionals who believe in using quality materials, and delivering great basements specifically designed for our clients needs at a fair price. We are the basement renovation specialist. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment and Full time job. The shift timings include Day and Morning.

Employer Name: Penguin Basements Ltd.
Position: Construction Trades Helper
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $23.00 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: North York, ON

Construction Specialization: Residential

Job Description

  • The candidate will be required to tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
  • The candidate will be required to remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
  • The candidate will be required to mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
  • The candidate will be required to load, unload and transport construction materials
  • The candidate will be required to direct traffic at or near construction sites
  • The candidate would be responsible for assisting framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
  • The candidate will be required to clean and pile salvaged materials.
  • The candidate will be required to assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools
  • The candidate would be responsible for reading, interpreting blueprints
  • The candidate would be responsible for assisting tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
  • The candidate would be responsible for assisting heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
  • The candidate will be required to assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
  • The candidate will be required to assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
  • The candidate will be required to assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
  • The candidate will be required to use a rake and shovel to level the earth to fine grade specifications.
  • The candidate will be required to clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
  • The candidate will be required to perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.
  • The candidate would be responsible for installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites.
  • The candidate would be responsible for operating pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should know English
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma .
  • Previous experience is not mandatory.
  • The candidate should be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • The candidate should have a thorough criminal record check.
  • The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
  • The candidate should be punctual.
  • The candidate should be accountable.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
  • The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality
  • The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be able to work in a safe and efficient manner with little supervision.
  • The candidate should be able to follow oral and written instruction
  • The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidates will be required to work in confined spaces.
  • The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty and hot or cold environments.
  • The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • This is a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
  • The candidate should be willing to work standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
  • The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

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