Construction Labourer - Jobs in Acheson, AB

Job Description

PURPOSE: The role of the Construction Labourer is to assist the Operator in the completion of a pile installation project from beginning to end, ensuring all customer requirements are met. The Construction Labourer is to assist with all types of pile installations including helical screw piles, driven piles, CFA piles and bored piles. The Construction Labourer reports directly to the Operator to assure standards of safety and quality are consistently met and exceeded.DUTIES:

• Operate various skidsteers to unload, organize and layout helical screw piles and other tools and materials
• Assist the excavator operator with the installation of helical screw piles to ensure compliance with pile location
• Assist CRA Rig Operator to drill, pump concrete into excavations and install concrete reinforcement baskets into the ground to provide support for buildings and other structures
• Work closely with the CFA Rig Operator to rig, hoist and attach various diameters of flight augers as required for multiple diameter installation purposes
• Assist the operator with the installation of CFA and cast in place concrete piles to ensure compliance with pile location
• Assist the pile driver operator with the installation of piles to ensure compliance with pile location
• Carry out all rigging operations
• Ensure that all only certified gear is used during lifting operations
• Operate company vehicles and equipment according to operating manuals and legal requirements
• Complete pre and post trip inspections and correct and report all defects immediately
• Clean, lubricate and fuel equipment
• Care for and maintain company vehicles and equipment
• Maintain a legal driver’s logbook and submit documentation bi-weekly
• Practice proper, legal load securement
• Participate in ongoing hazard assessments, daily toolbox meetings and complete safety documentation and paperwork as per company policy
• Ensure safety fences, pylons or other safety markings are in place when required
• Complete general site housekeeping duties
• Maintain positive public image of the company with appropriate personal conduct and by operating company vehicles and equipment in a professional and courteous manner
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures in relation to both safety and quality

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ months of general labourer experience, experience CFA Rig Swamper experience, Soilmec or Casagrande experience an asset
• Experience changing flight auger attachments and rigging CFA equipment an asset
• Mechanical aptitude
• Prior equipment operating experience an asset

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Alberta Class 5 (or higher) driver’s license, driving abstract that contains no more than 5 demerit points and 1 collision
• CSTS Certification
• H2S Alive Certification
• Hours of Services Certification
• Load Securement Certification
• Pre-trip Inspection Certification
• Standard First Aid, Level “C” CPR Certification
• Skidsteer Training Certification
• Aerial Work Platform Certification an asset
• Fall Protection Certification an asset
• Defensive Driving Certification an asset

SKILLS:

• Ability to multi-task and move between tasks as required
• Ability to accurately measure, count and sort materials
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to work with small hand tools, levels and grinders
• Ability to multi-task and move between tasks as required
• Ability to self-motivate in a repetitive working environment
• Ability to work alone with little to no supervision and/or as a member of a team
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to satisfactorily complete all required SureHire pre-employment testing, including but not limited to, drug and alcohol testing, a medical questionnaire and a 50 lbs. back assessment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Physical strength, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Eager to learn and advance knowledge in the construction industry
• Punctual and reliable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Travelling away from home for extended periods of time
• Repetitive tasks and duties
• Working conditions contingent on weather

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAdditional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Work remotely:

• No