ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
Based in Edmonton and surrounding areas, the Labourer reports to the Project Manager or their designate. The Labourer is responsible for performing general labour activities on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel in order to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete
Assist tradespersons as required
Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
Assist in aligning pipes and mechanical devices / support systems
Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants (as trained)
Oil and grease hoists, mobile equipment
Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Problem Solving and Innovation
Values and Respects Others
Coaches and Develops
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
2-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry in a General Labourer or Equipment Operator role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects
Either:
Ground Disturbance Experience
And/Or Concrete Experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Experience reading and interpreting locate drawings, and calling in locates is considered an asset
Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets
Ground Disturbance Certification
Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
Fall Arrest
WHMIS
First Aid
Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
As per site-specific requirements, successful candidates may need to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as a condition of hire.
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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