Construction Labourer

Main duties

Construction trades helpers and labourers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Employment requirements

• Some experience as a general construction labourer may be required for construction trade helpers.
• Some pipeline workers, such as stabbers, mandrel operators and pre-heater tenders, usually require one season of experience in oil and gas pipeline construction.
• Flagmen/women may require a traffic control certificate.