Helper

Your Job


Looking for a job leading where you can learn diverse skills and find multiple career paths? Well if you're good with handling a variety of physical tasks and different tools, know your way around a worksite, can prioritize safety, and take pride in your work then we have a great opportunity for you as a helper.

Your Day


The job responsibilities may include the following:

• Assisting craft workers with their duties.
• Following construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers.
• Cleaning and preparing construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
• Performing general cleanup of job sites following completion of work.
• Driving trucks to a job site to obtain or transport supplies and equipment.
• Loading or unloading building materials to be used in construction.
• Building or taking apart bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures.
• Digging trenches, backfilling holes, or compacting earth to prepare for construction.
• Assisting the workers by bringing materials to or away from the professionals.
• Lifting heavy materials as well as using carts and dollies to transport from one area to another.
• Operating or tending to equipment and machines used in construction.
• Wearing protective equipment/gear as necessary (glove, eye-wear, hard-hat, steel-toes, etc.).
• Obtaining required technical knowledge to use various tools or computerized machines.
• Carrying or lifting heavy objects as well as squatting, kneeling, bending, or crawling in awkward positions.

You will also need to have:

• Physical strength, hand-eye coordination, depth perception and ability to concentrate on job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 + pounds.
• A valid driver's license, clean background, and be able to pass a drug screen.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Focus on safety and be mindful of your surroundings to keep yourself and co-workers safe.
• Ability to understand and communicate information. English language is also essential.
• Math skills to perform basic math calculations while measuring on jobsites or assisting a surveying crew.
• Mechanical skills to operate and maintain equipment.
• Physical stamina and endurance to perform tasks throughout the day or spend long hours standing.
• Construction experience is helpful, but no prior experience necessary.

Your Gain


What you may gain while on the job:

• Staying active - This job will keep you busy and constantly moving throughout the day.
• Communication skills- provide information and coordinating with supervisors, co-workers, and external partners to carry out job logistics and daily responsibilities.
• Learning opportunity - a chance to pick up a wide variety of useful industry-related skills.
• Teaching & mentoring skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job.
• Rewarding career - opportunities for advancement to supervisory or management roles.

Your Experience
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