Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Calculate crane capacities
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Load, unload and transport construction materials
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Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
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Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
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Perform pre-operational inspection
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Read blueprints to determine work requirements
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Clean and lubricate cranes
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Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
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Operate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structures
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Instruct apprentices
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Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
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Operate cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areas
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Assemble tower cranes on site
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Help medical examiner in charge
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Operate gantry cranes to load and unload ship cargo at port side
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Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
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Operate locomotive cranes to move objects and materials at railway yards
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Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
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Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials
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Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
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Operate offshore oil rig cranes to unload and reload supply vessels
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Operate cranes mounted on boats or barges to lift, move and place equipment and materials
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Pave and rake asphalt
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Assist in demolishing buildings
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Clean and pile salvaged materials
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Operate dragline cranes to expose coal seams and ore deposits at open pit mines
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Perform routine maintenance work
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Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
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Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
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Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
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Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Manual dexterity
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Repetitive tasks
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Handling heavy loads
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Overtime required
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Sound discrimination
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Sitting
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Reliability
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Team player
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Hardworking
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.