Bridgeworker- Civil Infrastructure and Construction

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Hamlet of Clairmont; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil infrastructure firm in Alberta is seeking a skilled Bridgeworker to undertake various complex repairs and constructions of bridge structures. You will operate heavy equipment and supervise site activities, ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil construction, valid driver's licence, and is physically capable of the demanding tasks required. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading health & welfare benefits package

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of worksite safety in bridge/civil construction.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence; Class 3 or Class 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex repairs on bridge structures.
• Lead bridge construction and rehabilitation tasks.
• Supervise sites and manage teams as necessary.

Skills

Routine and complex repairs of bridge structures

Operate heavy equipment

Site supervision

Health, Safety & Environmental practices

Solid communication skills

Education

Certified Red Seal trades in Carpentry or Ironwork

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Bridgeworker- Civil Infrastructure and Construction

THE LOCATION

Based out of LAPRAIRIE’S Grande Prairie / Clairmont Alberta facility – Serving throughout beautiful and expansive Alberta and Western Canada.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE SKILLS

• Perform a wide range of routine and complex repairs related to timber, concrete and steel bridge structures including concrete formwork and finishing, bearings, cap and other replacements of bridge components, backwall and abutment excavation and backfilling, and other work
• Perform bridge construction and/or rehabilitation tasks involving multi span timber, concrete, cable and steel bridges including standard and major bridges
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to skid steer, loader, dozer, excavator, and pile driver
• Multiyear field experience related to civil bridge construction / maintenance
• Site supervision and management experience is considered an asset
• A strong focus on Health, Safety & Environmental practices
• Ability to understand technical specifications and related project drawings
• Solid communications skills (oral / written)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a thorough knowledge of worksite safety, and safe operating procedures relevant to bridge and or civil construction
• Certified Red Seal trades in Carpentry, Ironworker or alike would be considered an asset
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence. Class 3 or a Class 1 Driver’s licence is preferred

This is a full-time position, with competitive compensation and an industry-leading health & welfare benefits package.

If you are looking for an exciting career challenge; if you enjoy undertaking a variety of challenging project work all within the vast beauty of Western Canada, then you may be the person we want to hear from!