Fence Labourer

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited is seeking dependable staff in Ottawa to manage fencing and equipment in the yard, assist with inventory, and support safe, efficient operations at our branch. The role involves loading, delivering, and installing temporary fencing and occasional equipment handling on job sites.

Applicants should be comfortable outdoors in varying weather, physically capable of lifting about 50 lbs, and have a valid driver’s license. A forklift background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience in Fence/Scaffolding Labourer, General Labourer, Yard Coordinator, or similar role.
• Valid Class G/5 driver’s license with clean/satisfactory abstract (≤3 demerit points).
• Able to lift ~50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand/power tools.
• Forklift license or experience operating forklifts is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction tools, equipment and materials is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain fencing and equipment in the yard and warehouse.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the facility for smooth operations.
• Safely load and secure temporary fencing for transport and unload at jobsites.
• Assist with loading/unloading other construction equipment as needed.
• Deliver, install, remove, and pick up construction fence at customer locations.
• Inspect equipment for damage and report to supervisor.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift experience

Computer literacy

Outdoor work

Inventory management familiarity

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team.

Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain fencing and equipment in the yard and warehouse to ensure efficient flow and accessibility.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the facility to support smooth equipment movement and operations.
• Safely load and secure temporary fencing for transport (and unload at jobsites and when returned to the branch yard).
• Assist with loading and unloading other construction equipment as needed.
• Deliver, install, remove, and pick up construction fence at customer locations in a safe and timely manner (often involves manually carrying fence panels a distance from the truck to the installation spot)
• Clean fencing when it returns from customer jobsites.
• Inspect equipment for damage upon return and notify supervisor or branch manager of damaged or broken fence materials.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards and implement corrective actions.Safely operate equipment following all company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with teammates at the branch to resolve inventory or order issues.
• Assist with the delivery of small tools and equipment to job sites for our general construction equipment branch when required.

Qualifications And Requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 2+ years of related work experience in a Fence / Scaffolding Labourer, General Labourer, Yard Coordinator, or similar role is preferred.
• Valid Class G/5 driver’s license required, with a clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than 3 demerit points). You’ll be required to provide a copy of your updated driver’s abstract upon request.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods.Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools is an asset.
• Forklift license or experience operating forklifts and/or other construction equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction tools, equipment and materials would be an asset.
• Familiarity with inventory systems, shipping/receiving, and warehouse best practices is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Highly adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, very customer-service oriented and works well in a team environment.
• Curiosity to learn new things & understand more about construction equipment and the rental industry.
• Comfortable with computers/technology (for filling out inspections, inventory management, etc.)

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At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment.

Pay Range

$20.00 to $25.00 Per Hour

Location

5630 Doncaster Road Ottawa, ON K1G 3N4