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Perform tasks as outlined by Supervisor, sweeping, shoveling, and digging by hand, operating small hand and power tools, assisting trades, load and unload construction materials, heavy lifting, backfill and compact subgrade, maintain good housekeeping, adhere to safety policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These tasks are strictly an outline of essential duties & responsibilities; any other duties may also be assigned when required.
1. Perform manual labour as directed by supervisor including:
Load and unload vehicles with supplies, equipment, and construction materials.
Move tools, equipment, and construction materials to and from work areas.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
Curb/ sidewalk prep.
Cutting asphalt and concrete with power tools
Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment.
Pipelaying - (watermain, sanitary, storm)
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Tight blading / final grading prep.
Raking and grading experience in dirt and aggregate materials.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Assist in the control of traffic passing near, in and around work zones.
Assist other workers (i.e. pipelayers, grademen etc) as directed by supervisor
2. Communicate with Supervisor on any material, supplies and equipment requests or requirements.
3. Attend and participate in "Toolbox Meetings" and other safety meetings.
4. Adhere to and practice all worksite and company safety policies and procedures.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Positive communication skills
Punctual and Reliable
Excellent time management skills
Work as a team or independently
Take direction well
Problem solve
Safety conscious attitude
Adaptive to change
Quality orientated
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Minimum 6 months experience working in construction atmosphere
Knowledge in construction safety and protocol
Basic knowledge in government and environmental rules and regulations
Working around heavy equipment
Experience operating various small hand and power tools