General Construction Labourer

Job Title**:General Construction Labourer**

Location**:835 Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale, ON N0B 1K0**

Job Type**:Full Time**

VanDel Construction Limited has been Building a Better Way since 1974 as one of South Western Ontario’s premier constructors of Institutional, Commercial, Industrial (ICI) Senior Living/Retirement, Hotel and Residential High/Mid Rise projects.

The dedication and commitment of our team continues to be the foundation of our growing business resulting in long-lasting customer relationships.

**The Role**

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform setup and cleanup tasks on job site
- Load or unload construction materials
- Assist in building scaffolding and temporary structures
- Provide assistance to contractors
- Assist supervisors and colleagues when necessary
- Operate and care for construction equipment and machines
- Comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations Load/unload and carry materials at construction sites
- Prepare construction site by digging, moving dirty, or compacting space, as needed
- Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris, garbage and other obstructions
- Use equipment to break old forms and structures
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
- Concrete, asphalt and limestone trail installations, barriers, and play structure installations
- Assist tradespersons, such as carpenters, electricians, etc. in construction projects, as needed
- Assist in demolishing existing structures, sort, clean and organize saved materials
- Level earth using rake and shovel
- Assist in construction of variety of retaining walls, such as precast walls, armour stone walls, gabion walls, green living walls, etc. by mixing mortar, lay bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks
- Build variety of fence types and styles, such as stilt fences, chain link, decorative iron, farm fencing, custom fencing, etc.
- Assist with planting for a variety of landscape projects from streetscapes to commercial buildings and complexes
- Assist with lawn area grading via digging, trenching and excavating
- Superior strengths including lifting, climbing, bending, digging
- Follow instructions and use tools and equipment to complete daily task
- Follow all health and safety regulations when operating equipment
- Clean and clear debris and hazardous materials
- Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
- Perform any other construction activities, as directed

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Construction industry experience is an asset
- Physically fit, hardworking and self-motivated
- Experience with tools and machinery is an asset
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
- Valid Class G driver’s license preferred
- Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment that is focused on quality, safety, productivity and customer service
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues
- Workers must be punctual and reliable
- Desire to learn and grow within our company

**What We Offer**

We will provide you with everything you need to excel in your role, including ongoing training and responsibility. We care for our team by providing a total value benefits package to all of our permanent team members plus their eligible dependents and spouses. Such benefits include:

- Appreciation Activities
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- RRSP program
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- 3 Weeks vacation

**Salary**
- $26.25 per hour - minimum 44-hour work week with overtime available

**Application**

**Salary**: $26.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person