Student Equipment & Yard Operations Co-op – Edmonton

Bird Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant for interns

Job summary

Bird Construction in Edmonton offers a hands-on Student Equipment Coordinator co-op starting January 2027 for 4 or 8 months. You will manage tool supply, track transfers, load cans, and assist in yard operations under supervision and a technical mentor.

You will gain practical experience with heavy equipment like loaders and forklifts, participate in toolbox meetings, and develop organization and communication skills in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Heavy Equipment Technology, Construction Management or a related program.
• Will complete at least one more semester of education with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Basic construction, equipment, and tool handling knowledge is an asset.
• Ability to lead and adapt in a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Residency or valid work permit to work for Bird Construction or subsidiaries.
• Possible pre-employment Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the supply of tools.
• Track transfers of tools and small equipment to and from the yard.
• Load C cans with various tools.
• Help with C can shelving modifications.
• Install Westrac GPS/signage on all items.
• Repair small equipment such as heaters and other tools.
• Learn to operate heavy equipment in a yard setting (loader, skid steer, forklift, zoomboom).
• Load and unload trucks.
• Pick up parts (parts runs).
• Gain knowledge of electrical items such as cable and panels.
• Participate in toolbox meetings.
• Conduct inventory logs of equipment and tools.
• Take and coordinate Westrac catalog photos of supplies.
• Monthly safety inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Electrical knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Heavy Equipment Technology

Construction Management

Tools

Construction tools

Equipment handling

Job description

Bird Construction in Edmonton offers a hands-on Student Equipment Coordinator co-op starting January 2027 for 4 or 8 months. You will manage tool supply, track transfers, load cans, and assist in yard operations under supervision and a technical mentor.

You will gain practical experience with heavy equipment like loaders and forklifts, participate in toolbox meetings, and develop organization and communication skills in a safety-focused environment.