Labourer

Overview

The position of Construction Labourer involves performing tasks related to physical labour on building and heavy construction projects. Responsibilities include operating various hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing sites, digging trenches, setting braces to support excavations, erecting scaffolding, cleaning up debris, and handling hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hand and power tools, including construction and testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, ammeters, test lamps)
• Load and unload construction materials; distribute tools and equipment according to project plans
• Prepare and clean construction sites to eliminate hazards and ensure safety compliance
• Dig trenches, backfill excavations, and compact or level earth to grade specifications
• Erect and dismantle scaffolding, braces, traffic barricades, and other temporary structures...