Our Telecommunications group is currently looking to add Civil Labourers to our growing team, based in Castor, AB. This position operates on a 10-days-on, 4-days-off rotation.

Reporting to the Foreman, we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Civil Labourers who have the ability to support a variety of job functions, the Labourer is responsible for day-to-day manual tasks on the project. Taking direction from a Journeyman or Foremen, the Labourer must demonstrate a sound work ethic to complete physical tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general labour duties such as sweeping, shoveling, assembling, and cleaning
• Assist with installation tasks including wire/cable installation, laying underground cable, assembling conduit, and setting precast concrete bases
• Sand cable using a shovel, move materials, and swamp for excavators
• Ensure appropriate tools are transported to the worksite, including proper functioning of all tools prior to utilization and that equipment and tools are safety stored
• Operate basic hand and power tools in a safe manner (including, but not limited to: skill saws, snow blowers, grinders etc.)
• Learn to read and interpret construction drawings for specific tasks given
• Able to effectively communicate and carry out tasks as provided done correctly and within provided timeline
• May operate skid-steer and other motorized construction equipment on-site
• Adhere to all company specific and industry specific safety regulations, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld
• Participate in tailboard meetings, including identification of potential work site hazards
• Report potential hazards to Foremen or Journeymen promptly
• Complete daily time sheets, force-account records, pre-trip vehicle inspections and other paperwork as assigned
• Other duties as required by crew leads and assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Class 3 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract required; Q-endorsement or Class 1 license is considered an asset.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Proven knowledge of safety practices, procedures and requirements
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties while working safely at all times
• Knowledge of safe operation of base hand and power tools

About our Business

Valard Construction LP is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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Benefits

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.