Also known as: Trade Assistant, Builders Labourer.
Construction workers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites by doing a range of manual labouring jobs. Employment as a Construction Worker may be casual or full-time.
White Card
Drivers Licence
High Risk Work
18 years +
Construction Worker yes yes no no no
To be a construction workeryou need toenjoy outdoor, practical work and be physically fit. You also needto be able to work as part of a team and be able to follow precise directions. Construction workers are able to work at a constant pace.
Typical Duties
- unload, carry and stack building materials and place tools and equipment in position,
- dig trenches using hand tools or jackhammers to break up rock and concrete so that footings and services can be placed,
- mix, pour and spread concrete,
- help to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification in some states and territories), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights,
- use wheelbarrows to remove rubble and rubbish from building sites,
- dismantle small structures and strip materials in preparation for new constructions, and
No additional training / on the job training 6 hours + < $500 4 hours + < $500
