Construction Labourer

Location: Rockton, ON, CAN (HAMILTON)

Employment Type: Full Time, Regular

Position Title: Lead Hand

Company Profile

Calibre Concrete was originally founded in 1997 as John's Concrete Forming. In 2014, John's Concrete Forming re-branded as Calibre Concrete to better represent the type of service and product offered in order to produce perfectly crafted concrete while functioning as a valuable partner in larger industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

Calibre Concrete is looking to add new Construction Labourers to its team. We offer:

  • Competitive hourly wage

  • Year round work opportunities (even during winter)

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Benefits (medical and dental)

  • Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)

  • Craft training on residential, architectural, landscape, commercial and industrial projects

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Foreman, the Labourer will work with the team and crew, to perform concrete construction work and assist the Foreman and/or Lead Hand with other duties as required or assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with the assigned team/crew to complete tasks and fulfill project requirements

  • Help motivate the team or crew on the job site to perform work in an efficient manner

  • Assist in forming and pouring of concrete footings, walls, slabs, floors and stairs (commercial, residential and landscape)

  • Assemble and disassemble form work and place/tie rebar per drawings and scope

  • Assist with foundation and anchor bolt layout

  • Pour and finish concrete as required

  • Operate equipment if proper training/licensing has been obtained (i.e. skid steer, mini excavator etc.)

  • Build custom forms when required

  • Track and report materials/inventory taken from yard

  • Must be flexible and available to work overtime and Saturdays as required

  • Pre-trip inspections as required

  • Own transportation to Calibre yard

  • Participate in the training of employees

  • Comply with Calibre Concrete’s H&S Policy & OHSA, PPE requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Education:

  • High School diploma or GED if applicable; post-secondary education is an asset

  • Experience in building construction is an asset

  • Experience operating construction equipment is an asset (i.e. skid steer, mini excavator etc.)

  • Knowledge of construction materials, methods and equipment is an asset

  • Experience reading construction drawings is an asset

  • WHMIS certificate

  • Working at Heights training certificate

  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe work practices

Skills and Abilities:

  • Mathematically inclined

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills; listening, oral, written and reading

  • Good manual dexterity including ability to use small to mid-sized hand tools

  • Carpentry skills an asset

  • Problem solving under time pressure

Personal Attributes:

  • Comfortable in a continuous learning environment and a willingness to take on a greater role

  • Patient and tactful

  • Personable, reasonable and approachable

  • Positive attitude

Environment / Working Conditions:

Work Environment:

  • Construction work sites

  • Work outside in all weather conditions

Physical Demands

  • Standing for long periods of time

  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, stretch, bend, crouch, kneel, squat, push, pull, reach, and grasp

  • Concentration with frequent interruptions

  • Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds frequently and on a daily basis

  • Driving in all weather and traffic conditions

Compensation:

  • Paid Hourly ($17-$22 per hour)

  • Benefits

  • Retirement Savings

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(Before submitting the application, please email a copy of your resume to careers@calibreconcrete.ca. Be sure to include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.)

We thank you for your expressed interest and wish to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.