Construction Labourer

We are Juno Contractors Limited, a construction company based in Auckland, specialising in residential construction and development.

Our services primarily focus on contracting various construction works, including foundation, framing, drainage, cladding, and more.About the Role

Construction Worker

Construction sites within the Auckland Region

Permanent, Full-time / Permanent

$28.00 to $32.00 per hour

Monday to Friday.

Minimum 35 hours per week, up to 60 hours per week

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced construction worker (labourer) to join our team.

The duties for this role are :

Site preparation, clearing, levelling, backfilling, and compaction :

Excavator operating is required where necessary, which includes operating the excavator to excavate trenches for services (drainage, water, power), digging foundations, retaining walls and footings.

Bulk earthmoving, cutting, and filling.

Drain installation, connection, and repair (under supervision by a licensed drainlayer or site foreman) :

Laying and fixing wastewater and stormwater pipes that carry sewage, surface water, or other waste away from buildings.

Installing new drains for houses, subdivisions, or commercial buildings.

Repairing or replacing damaged or blocked drains.

Other duties :

Study and further comprehend the specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layouts and determine dimensions and materials required

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times

Measure, cut, or shape timber, plastic, fibreglass, and other construction materials as needed

Prepare formwork for foundations and concrete pours

Erect and construct frameworks and walls under supervision

Install cladding and trusses under supervision

Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures

Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures under supervision

Work on top of stilts, ladders, scaffolding, or top beams of buildings, as required

Perform other reasonable construction-related tasks on building and construction sites when required by the foreman or supervisor

We are looking for the following qualities in candidates for this role :

Have at least one year of proven relevant work experience in the construction industry

Familiarity with using power tools and hand tools that are necessary for your role

Have basic reading skills related to the current New Zealand Construction Standards.

Willing to undergo Drug and Alcohol Screening and provide a police clearance if requested

Full NZ Driver's Licence

A basic understanding of New Zealand's plumbing and electrical systems will be considered an advantage

Experience in digger, excavator, and bulldozer operations will be considered a plus

A good attitude and reliability, and be able to work unsupervised where fit

Hardworking and enthusiastic about the role

Be able to work as part of a team and travel from site to site

Attention to detail

Be physically able to stand for long periods, and heavy lifting is required