- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Calculate crane capacities Load, unload and transport construction materialsMeasure weight to prepare for rigging and hoistingOperate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materialsRead blueprints to determine work requirements Clean and lubricate cranesErect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricadesOperate pile driving cranes to drive pilings into earth to provide support for buildings and other structuresMix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphaltOperate cranes equipped with dredging attachments to dredge waterways and other areasAssemble tower cranes on siteOperate gantry cranes to load and unload ship cargo at port sideAssist in aligning pipes during pipeline constructionOperate locomotive cranes to move objects and materials at railway yardsLevel earth to fine grade specificationsPave and rake asphaltAssist in demolishing buildingsClean and pile salvaged materialsPerform routine maintenance workRemove rubble and other debris at construction sitesTend or feed machines or equipment used in constructionDirect traffic at or near construction sites
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for youths
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
