Bridge Craftsperson

Pier Solutions; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pier Solutions is seeking a Bridge Craftsperson to uphold the highest level of professionalism on our rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan project sites. You will work with coworkers, subcontractors, and clients, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, service, and quality while maintaining a strong work ethic.

Core duties include on-site general labour, tool operation, and supporting project managers with safety records, hazard assessments, and daily logs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform general labour on construction sites using hand and power tools.
• Demonstrates teamwork, integrity, service, quality, and a strong work ethic on all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performing general labour on construction sites, including operation of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.
• Identifying creative construction methods to complete work requirements efficiently.
• Assisting the site lead to ensure work meets quality standards and project specifications.
• Maintaining on-site documentation like safety records and daily logs.
• Maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring materials are available as needed.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced craftspeople on the team.

Skills

General labour

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Quality focus

Strong work ethic

Education

Class 5 license

Class 3 or 1A license or willingness to obtain

Job description

We’re looking for the kinds of trades, engineers, and technologists who are looking for us.

We value our team. Pier’s work culture runs on collaboration and innovation. Are you looking for an exceptional work environment?

We empower our team. Pier avoids silos and enables team members with unique engineering and construction opportunities. Are you looking to reach your full potential?

We invest in our team. Pier provides regular training and educational opportunities for all team members. Are you looking to advance your professional practice?

We support our team. Pier cares about your personal and professional wellbeing. Are you looking for work-life balance?

We are generous with our team. Pier offers industry-leading compensation and benefits packages. Are you looking for stability?

Are you looking to join the most innovative short-span bridge team in Canada? We are looking for you!

Job Description

As a Pier Solutions Bridge Craftsperson, your core goal is to uphold the highest level of professionalism on all sites, demonstrating teamwork, integrity, service, quality, and a hard work ethic in all your interactions with coworkers, subcontractors, and clients. Your project responsibilities include the following:

• Performing general labour on construction sites, including operation of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment
• Identifying creative construction methods to complete work requirements efficiently
• Assisting the site lead in ensuring that all work meets quality standards and project specifications
• Working with project managers to maintain on-site documentation, including site safety records, hazard assessments, and daily job-site logs
• Maintaining all tools and equipment used on site and ensuring that materials and supplies are available as needed
• Providing mentorship and support to the less experienced craftspeople on your team

Pier Solutions values promoting individuals from within. This position will give you opportunities for career growth and development, and you may be considered for a larger role as a lead hand as our company also grows and develops.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work on the road in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
• Class 5 license is required
• Class 3 or 1A license, or the willingness and ability to obtain them, is required
• Heavy equipment experience is an asset
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Our Mission

Bridges in rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan are being replaced instead of repaired or neglected instead of maintained, adding undue cost to taxpayers.

Our Solution

we collaborate with local leaders to provide fiscally responsible, proactive, and preventative maintenance options.

Our Advantage

we empower clients by uniquely combining engineering and construction expertise.

Our clients include municipal, provincial, and federal governments, First Nations peoples, short-line rail companies, and trail associations. Our body of work consists of vehicular, rail and pedestrian bridges.

Find out more about us at www.pier-solutions.ca