Marathon Underground – Calgary, AB

Marathon Underground has an immediate opening for a Full Time Drillers Assistant . Previous Field Experience as a Drillers Assistant is critical to this role.

The Drillers Assistant is responsible for assisting with all field operations and general site duties to assist operators and crew with equipment to drive various types of steel pilings into the ground for use as foundation support for buildings and other structures. The labourer will operate small and medium sized equipment, review construction tasks, evaluates site conditions, anticipates and solves potential site issues and assures standards of safety and quality are consistently met or exceeded while maintaining the timeline of the project schedule. The Drillers Assistant is responsible for the safe operation of their assigned piece of equipment and ensuring safety of themselves and other workers around them.

Key Duties

· Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Drillers Assistant

· Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work in exposed weather conditions

· Must be physically fit and able to lift 50lbs, unassisted

· Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Marathon's safe work practices, policies and procedures

· Capable of working under numerous and varied job site situations (ex: busy sites)

· Ability to identify hazards, complete FLHA’s and implement safe controls for tasks

· Must report all incidents, near misses and equipment damage to site supervision

· Operating and maintaining hand tools

· Traffic control

· General equipment maintenance & completing maintenance logs

· Participating in all safety meetings and toolbox talks

· Any previous equipment experience is an asset (skid-steer, packer, loader, etc.)

· Assist with other duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications

· Minimum of 1 year of previous experience working as a Drillers Assistant

· Valid Class 5 driver’s license (clean abstract) with own transportation

· Valid CSTS-2020

· Valid WHMIS 2015 certification

· First Aid considered an asset

· May be required to perform a drug and alcohol test for pre project access or post-incident

· Experience with various power tools, shovels, and other construction equipment

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Valid Ground Disturbance considered an asset

Working Conditions

· Overtime as required

· Must be able to travel out of town and accommodate last minute scheduling

· Repetitive bending and lifting

Other

· Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted

*No phone calls please*

What We Offer

· Competitive Salary with Overtime

· Benefits package including Medical and Dental after 3 months of continuous employment

· Positive Work environment

· Professional Growth Opportunities

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $28.00-$36.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person - Calgary, AB