Winter Labourer

Dawson Group; Smithers; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Learning opportunities

Long-term advancement

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance in Smithers, BC is seeking Labourers to join our team for a temporary, full-time role. The position reports to the Road Foreperson and involves outdoor, physically demanding work with traffic control responsibilities.

Applicants should have at least two years in road maintenance or construction, a valid driver’s license (Class 1 preferred or Class 3 required), and traffic control certification. Snow removal experience is a plus, and tablet-based reporting is expected.

Qualifications

• Must prioritize safety of self and others.
• Minimum two years road maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Valid Class 1 preferred, or Class 3 driver’s license required.
• Two years commercial driving experience is an asset.
• BCCSA Traffic Control Ticket.
• Experience in snow removal is considered an asset.
• Able to operate heavy equipment and perform minor equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions on public roadways.
• Stop, slow, and safely direct traffic through work sites.
• Maintain daily work progress and status of completion.
• Keep traffic flowing with minimal delays.
• Complete work reports and maintenance logs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Traffic control

Education

Class 1 Driver's License

Tools

Traffic Control Certification

Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate

Tablet reporting

Job description

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for Labourers, who have a good knowledge of safety around equipment, an eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a temporary, full-time position of Labourer reporting to the Road Foreperson. We are currently hiring in Smithers, B.C. and may require some travel throughout our great province.

What Success Looks Like

• Must prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job
• Work collaboratively with all team members to successfully complete tasks at hand.
• Ability to perform unskilled manual work requiring little previous training or experience but involving physical effort.
• Operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions, on public roadways in a safe and appropriate manner
• Follow direction of the Supervisor regarding daily production schedule and activities
• Maintains a daily activity of work in progress and status of completion
• Maintain proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment
• Complete all work reports and maintenance logs
• Stop, slow, and safely direct traffic through work or construction sites
• Give traffic control directions and signals clearly and precisely so that motorists understand their meaning
• Keep the flow of traffic moving with as few delays as possible

What You Bring

• Minimum two (2) years of road maintenance and/or construction experience
• Valid Class 1 preferred, or 3 Drivers license is required
• Two (2) years commercial driving experience is an asset
• BCCSA Traffic Control Ticket
• Experience in snow removal is considered an asset
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements
• Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate an asset
• Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets
• Minor equipment maintenance
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work shift work

Benefits

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.