Labourer (Class 1A Preferred)

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

Pension Program enrollment

Boot allowance $250

Clothing allowance up to $900

Apprenticeship enrollment

Family oriented environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Labourer for full-time, permanent work at transmission construction sites in Canada and the United States.

You will perform basic physical tasks, assist crew members, and help with site cleanup while adhering to safety standards. The position offers competitive hourly wages starting at $21.39, comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment, vacation and holiday pay, boot and clothing allowances, apprenticeship opportunities, and room for career

Qualifications

• General knowledge of construction and maintenance principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel for project schedules and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Dig trenches and back-fill as required.
• Pull and place underground and overhead cables.
• Move materials and operate small tools and equipment.
• Maintain site setup and cleanup and follow safety practices.
• Assist crew members and follow directions.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical labour

Safety awareness

Valid driver's license

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Position Summary

The Labourer (full-time, permanent) will perform basic tasks involving physical labor in assembly yards at transmission construction projects. They may clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and debris, and remove potentially hazardous waste materials. Position, join, align, and steal structural components. Labourer's may assist other craft workers.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage (starting at $21.39)
• 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

CORE RESPONSBILITIES

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• 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
• Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives
• Performing additional tasks and duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• 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
• Valid driver’s license with a clean/acceptable driver’s abstract (Class 1A license highly preferred)

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.