Builder's Labourer
Builder’s labourers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites by doing a range of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labouring jobs. They may perform tasks including:
- unloading, carrying and stacking building materials and placing tools and equipment in position;
- digging trenches for footings and services using hand tools and jackhammers if necessary;
- helping to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights;
- mixing, pouring and spreading concrete; and cleaning surfaces for painters.
Builder’s labourers may specialise by working with particular tradespeople as a trades assistant, such as bricklayer’s labourer or carpenter’s assistant. They may also become specialist construction workers such as steelfixers, doggers, riggers, scaffolders or concrete workers.
On completion of a job, builder’s labourers have to apply to new sites for their next job. If they work for a building or bricklaying subcontractor, new work sites may be organised for them. Builder’s labourers work with other tradespeople on building and construction sites. They mostly work outdoors.
Personal Requirements
- physically fit
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work at a constant pace
- like outdoor work
- able to follow precise directions
Education and Training
There are no specific educational requirements for entry to this job. Training is given on the job. Your chances of finding a job may be improved if you have formal qualifications.
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