Construction Labourer

Summit Materials; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Construction Labourer for their Winvan division. This role involves various outdoor tasks, including operating tools and ensuring site safety. Ideal candidates will have a focus on safety and teamwork, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Union pension and benefits

Apprenticeship top-up and retention bonus

Weekly pay

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.

Responsibilities

• Upholding safety standards.
• Operating tools and equipment.
• Preparing, digging, spreading, and leveling materials.

Skills

Safety Focus

Team-oriented

Professional Attitude

Tools

Skidsteer

Job description

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Overview

The Laborer position involves performing various duties on projects, including transferring between tasks as demands require. Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, equipment, and completing general labor tasks such as site cleaning and preparation.

The incumbent acts as the company's ambassador to the public, clients, testing agencies, government bodies, subcontractors, and suppliers. They are expected to behave responsibly and professionally, ensuring safety, quality workmanship, environmental mindfulness, and site tidiness.

We are currently hiring Construction Labourers for our Winvan division (Road Building) to join our Paving, Grading, and Milling crews. This unionized, outdoor position requires employees to have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Why work for Winvan Paving?

• Union pension and benefits
• Company longevity
• Commitment to health and safety
• Hands-on technical experience
• Apprenticeship top-up and retention bonus
• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• In-house training and development into supervisory, management, and estimating roles

Roles & Responsibilities

Day-to-day activities include:

• Upholding safety standards
• Operating tools and equipment
• Following supervisor instructions
• Assisting in training new employees
• Preparing, digging, spreading, and leveling materials
• Lifting and carrying materials and tools
• Assisting with traffic control devices

Requirements

• Focus on safety
• Previous construction experience preferred
• Professional and courteous attitude
• Punctuality
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime
• Team-oriented attitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely
• Skidsteer experience is an asset

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Wholesale Building Materials