Carpenter Helper

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Underground
- At heights
- Dusty
- Noisy
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Assist heavy equipment operators
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
- Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Pave and rake asphalt
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
- Perform routine maintenance work
- Assist skilled tradespersons
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Concrete saws
- Air compressors
- Drills
**Construction specialization**:

- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Residential
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Dependability