Labourer

ROLE OVERVIEW

As Labourer you play a vital support role in the Construction division by assisting in construction activities.

Key Roles

1. On time, ready to work, in PPE

2. Assist construction activity

3. Follow safe work procedures

4. Ask and learn

5. Take responsibility and act on safety

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Labourer is responsible for the following:

• Reporting to the Foreperson, Pipe Layer, or Heavy Equipment Operator they have been scheduled to work with
• Obtaining necessary tools
• Working diligently, following instructions and anticipating and filling crew needs
• Completing daily paperwork
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by displaying courteous, friendly manner
• Ensuring on-site quality control
• Maintaining personal safety gear at all times (hard hat, hi-vis vest, steel toed boots)
• Perform work in accordance with all organizational, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld
• Maintaining personal foul weather gear at all times (rain gear, rubber boots)
• Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots, eye protection, gloves
• 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 and asphalt
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters in construction activities
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and aid in other activities
• Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during hydro, telephone, sewer, and water pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
• Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
• 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
• Safely fuel company equipment using the fuel truck, ensuring proper handling, spill prevention, accurate documentation, and compliance with environmental requirements.
• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as
• Arriving at scheduled assembly point on time and ready for work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The Labourer will demonstrate the following abilities in their daily work:

• Reliable, trustworthy
• Organizational abilities
• Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina and perseverance to brave inclement weather daily
• Physically demanding
  • Frequently lift/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/or move up to 50lbs
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Work outdoors in various conditions including hot, rain, noise, and wet conditions
  • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye coordination
• Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the general public
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Civil Construction and Coastal Mountain Excavations employees
• Operation of hand tools and other skills specific to the position

QUALIFICATIONS

• Physically fit with strong stamina
• Minimum 16 years of age
• Prior work experiences an asset, but we welcome all those with a willingness to work hard and learn; on-the-job training is provided

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $28.00-$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and education
• Vacation pay (calculated at 4% of total wages earned)
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and wage loss insurance benefits
• Benefits eligibility: After completing 180 continuous days
• On-the-job training and career advancement

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Hours of work: generally, 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
• Overtime required during busy construction periods
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada