Labourer - Utilities (for future consideration)

Black & McDonald; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility construction company in Calgary is hiring a Labourer to support various construction activities. Responsibilities include loading materials, operating machinery, and ensuring safety on site. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-5 years of experience in construction, specifically in utility projects. Safety certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry in a General Labourer role on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting locate drawings is considered an asset.
• Construction Safety Certifications including Ground Disturbance Certification, CSTS, Confined Space Awareness/Rescue, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, and First Aid are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload construction materials and move materials to work areas.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour, and spread materials such as concrete.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
• Remove rubble and debris at construction sites.
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators, and tampers.
• Tend or feed machines used in construction.
• Clean up chemical spills and contaminants.
• Oil and grease hoists and mobile equipment.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Skills

Change Orientation

Communicates Effectively

Continuous Learning

Customer Focus

Holds Self and Others Accountable

Problem Solving and Innovation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Values and Respects Others

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Calgary, the Labourer is responsible for performing general labour activities on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel in order to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps.
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants (as trained).
• Oil and grease hoists, mobile equipment.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

Education Requirements

• High School diploma

Work Experience Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry in a General Labourer role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

• Experience reading and interpreting locate drawings, and calling in locates is considered an asset.
• Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.
  • Ground Disturbance Certification
  • CSTS
  • Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
  • Fall Arrest
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.