demolition worker
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Various locations. Construction site. Tasks: Load, unload and transport construction materials. Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades. Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt. Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites. Level earth to fine grade specifications. Assist in demolishing buildings. Clean and pile salvaged materials. Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites. Assist skilled tradespersons. Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Personal protective equipment (PPE) training. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Equipment and machinery experience: Reciprocating saws. Jackhammers. Sledgehammer. Hand tools. Construction specialization: Industrial, commercial and institutional. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Manual dexterity. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Learning/training paid by employer. Team building opportunities. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).