Remote Grademan/Topman

Bilinguallink; Timmins; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

RRSP matching

Tools provided

Job summary

Option Excavating Inc. seeks a Grademan-Topman to join our underground infrastructure team. You will shoot and maintain grades, read blueprints, and direct operators to achieve the correct grade while upholding safety standards.

You must have CSTS2020 and Ground Disturbance level 2, with strong English communication and faultless safety habits. The role requires appropriate transport to job sites and a collaborative, safety-first workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Construction and excavation experience: 5 years (preferred).
• Must have CSTS2020 and Ground disturbance level 2 certificate.
• Hard working, positive attitude & willingness to learn.
• Desire to complete tasks on time.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate required equipment safely and responsibly.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to read specifications, blueprints, and as-builds.
• Can adapt to changing circumstances.
• Respect diversity – treat others with respect.

Responsibilities

• Shoot grades and establish grades, keeping pipelayer on grade and building roads.
• Read and interpret blueprints and grade stakes to grade or redistribute earth.
• Direct equipment operators to adjust grade by moving earth, gravel and other material.
• Assist with maintenance and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Dismantling and reclamation of contaminated sites, removing underground storage tanks, and building trenches and walls.
• Understand base, grades and granular-related materials; knowledge of Base and Sub-Base surfaces and methods.
• Provide own transportation to job site and work in a team with safety focus.
• Conduct daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings and toolbox talks.
• Complete daily logs, equipment hours, material schedules and timecards.
• Carry out minor maintenance and inspection of equipment.
• Follow grade stakes or hand signals and keep supervisor informed.

Skills

English communication

Construction & excavation experience

CSTS2020 certification

Ground disturbance level 2

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Option Excavating Inc. is a locally owned full-service underground infrastructure installation company. We specialize in installing water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer main lines, and services. We provide services to the municipal public works, petroleum, commercial and residential sectors.Gas and Commercial Industry. We provide excavating, grading, and hauling for various projects throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

We are seeking a Grademan -Topman to join our team. The shift is 10/4, must have own vehicle, and current project is located near Grand Prairie, Alberta.

If you take pride in your work, have an excellent safety record and client relationships, and enjoy working outside in all weather.

What will you get from us?

Industry-competitive wages, including overtime pay. A positive and professional work environment. Wage adjustments are paid upon proven ability and skill. We also provide excellent extended health coverage, matching RRSP, company training, tools, and all safety gear, as well as the opportunity to excel and advance within a company that understands the importance of employees.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to shoot grades, establish grades keeping pipelayer on grade, building roads, slab prep
• Ability to read blueprints
• Read and interpret grade stakes to grade or redistribute earth.
• Achieve the correct grade by directing equipment operators to adjust grade by moving earth gravel and other material.
• Assist with the maintenance and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with Option Excavating Inc. safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work may include demolishing and reclamation of contaminated sites, removing underground storage tanks, and building trenches and walls.
• Working knowledge of Base, grades and granular-related materials
• Working knowledge of methods, techniques and equipment required for Base and Sub-Base surfaces
• Must be able to provide own form of transportation to the job site.
• Work in a team environment with attention to safety and productivity
• Conducts daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Toolbox topics
• Complete daily record keeping, including daily logs, equipment hours, material schedules, and timecards
• Carry out minor maintenance and inspection of equipment.
• Follow marks on grade stakes or hand signals.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to perform assignments or adversely affect company operations successfully
• Follow instructions and collaborate with others to complete tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Understand the issues involving ground disturbance
• Ability to work in and implement safe work practices and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program and encourage all employees, subcontractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• This general responsibilities list does not include all responsibilities required for the position.

Position Requirements & Skills

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Construction and excavation: 5 years (preferred)
• Must have CSTS2020 and Ground disturbance level 2 certificate
• Hard working, positive attitude & willingness to learn.
• Desire to complete tasks on time
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Ability to operate required equipment safely and responsibly.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to read specifications, blueprints, and as-builds.
• Can adapt to changing circumstances.
• Respect diversity – treat others with respect.

Option Excavating Inc. believes that diversity and inclusion are business drivers, so we maintain their importance. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retaining individuals of all backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of organizational success!

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.