Maintaining tools and work spaces. Cutting, shaping and dressing materials. Lifting, carrying and placing prepared blocks. Reading and following technical drawings. Training apprentices. Mixing cement and mortar. Restoring old and worn masonry. Read and interpret blueprints/drawings to determine specifications and calculate materials required. Determining material requirements and construction techniques based on design specifications. Constructing steel frames, supports, columns, concrete reinforcements, and other steel structures. Transporting steel elements to the construction site and demarcating offloading and working areas. Preparing for installation by measuring, cutting, aligning, and placing steel structures. Positioning steel girders, columns, and supports using cranes and hoisting methods. Verifying the alignment of steel elements with the use of levels, plumb bobs, and laser sights. Installing steel infrastructure by bolting, wiring, and welding elements together according to the design specifications. Ensuring that all health and safety measures are adhered to. Performing maintenance and repairs to existing steel frames and structures, as needed.
Ability to use, repair, and maintain machines and tools. Knowledge of building and construction. Design skills and knowledge. Be thorough and pay attention to detail. Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to stand and kneel for long periods. Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours. Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools. Physically fit with good hand-eye coordination. Knowledge of mathematics. A valid driver's license. The ability to operate a crane and other lifting equipment. The ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering designs. Excellent knowledge of construction equipment such as laser levels, power tools, welding equipment, and pulley systems. Physically fit and able to work at heights. Willingness to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions. Able to work shifts, at night and on public holidays as required. With a clean Police record.
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