Labourer

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Yorkton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Ltd. is seeking full-time Laborers to join our team in Yorkton, SK. This role involves various tasks such as operating equipment, moving materials, and ensuring site safety. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and career growth opportunities in a family-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage starting at $21.75

Comprehensive health benefits plan

Enrolment in Pension Program

Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay

Annual boot allowance of $250

Annual clothing allowance of up to $900

Opportunity for Apprenticeship enrollment

Family oriented working environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 license is required.
• Class 1A is an asset.
• Able to present a five-year driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Digging and back-filling trenches.
• Carrying and moving materials.
• Operating small equipment and hand tools.

Skills

General knowledge of construction methods

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Physical fitness

Job description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is looking for Laborers (full-time, permanent) to join our team supporting our various work based out of Yorkton, SK and surrounding area(s).

The Labourer will be responsible for assisting other crew members in day-to-day tasks inclusive of but not limited to operating small equipment and tools to complete tasks, carrying and moving materials as needed and other additional tasks and duties as assigned.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage (starting at $21.75)
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Opportunity for Apprenticeship enrollment
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Digging and back-filling trenches
• Pulling and placing underground and overhead cables
• Carrying and moving materials as needed
• Operating small equipment and hand tools
• Spotting for vehicles and equipment
• Site setup and cleanup, ensuring trash, debris and other potential dangerous materials from the construction site are removed
• Assisting craft/crew members with work as directed
• Following instruction and adhering to safe work practices
• Development of skills on varied and challenging tasks
• Performing additional tasks and duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 license is required, Class 1A an asset ($1 premium for class 1A drivers)
• General knowledge of the principals involved in the operation of construction, maintenance methods and procedures is required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Ability to travel to frequent overtime hours and weekend hours as required to accommodate to project schedules and needs
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
• Able and willing to present an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.