Construction Labourer

The Doornekamp Group of Companies work in collaboration with our clients to utilize creative engineering, economic strategy and sustainable products to accomplish challenging projects. We help our customers build an efficient and sustainable future.

The Doornekamp Group of Companies is known for our dedication to our core values**:Commitment** to customers, team and family; **Quality **of products and services; and **Resourcefulness **in achieving our mission.

**About this Opportunity**:
As a valued team member, you will work alongside your colleagues to bring civil, marine and commercial development plans to reality. You will directly report to your assigned project manager/supervisor who will instruct you on your daily tasks. Those tasks will primarily consist of general labour such as site clean up, material handing, demolition and removal of concrete and or other materials as well as assisting with and learning rough carpentry including steel and wood concrete forms, structural steel stud, scaffolding, site/building layout and verification of construction as per drawings and specifications. Job sites are primarily in the Kingston and surrounding areas.

**Responsibilities, but not limited to**:

- Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas.
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites.
- Carry, place and install rebar, dowels and rock anchors.
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
- Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities.
- Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities.
- Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites.
- Assist in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
- Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
- Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed.
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps.
- General site cleanup and organization.
- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment.
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
- Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- High school diploma is an asset.
- Ability to read labels, safety warnings and guidelines.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- standing for long periods of time.
- lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds.
- climb ladders, scaffolding and stairs.
- Work in rough terrain.
- Effective communication and listening skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions and instructions.

**Expected Wage & Benefits**:
Competitive salary and benefits package, RRSP matching.

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Applicants will submit a cover letter and resume relating their qualifications to the position’s requirements.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person