Construction Yard and Shop Helper

Job summary

The Yard and Shop Worker will operate construction equipment, including forklifts and telehandlers, while maintaining shop tools and yard cleanliness. They are also responsible for loading and unloading trailers and delivering materials to various job sites.

Job details

Louis W Bray Construction is a family-owned and operated Heavy Civil General Contractor, but we are more than just your regular heavy civil construction company. Bray was founded based on mutual respect across the organization. We continue to foster the family atmosphere that Louis started. Our employees never feel like a number or another cog in the wheel. Each and every employee is an integral part of the organization. We work together, we play together, and we get involved together. WHY JOIN US? We offer a competitive hourly rate, health & dental benefits, an RRSP matching program, and a culture that revolves around employee development and promotion from within. Louis W Bray Construction is seeking a Yard and Shop Worker to join our winning team and support the completion of Heavy Civil Construction projects throughout the Ottawa area. Duties and Responsibilities To promote safety, quality and reliability in all activities conducted by the construction team. Operate forklifts and other construction equipment. Load and unload floats and trailers, Pick up and deliver material tools and equipment to various job sites and vendors. Maintain Lifting devices and shop tools. Keep yard and Shop clean and organized. Assist with Equipment Repairs as needed. All other related duties as required. Required Skills and Qualifications Must hold a valid driver’s license. Physically demanding work, so the ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required. Practical knowledge of construction equipment's function, operation, and maintenance. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Experience operating a Telehandler and Forklift Experience towing trailers and know how to secure loads properly. Experience operating a 3-ton flatbed truck. Forklift Operator certification (preferred) Multitasking and problem solving is a must. Louis W Bray Construction encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process.

What you’ll do

The Yard and Shop Worker will operate construction equipment, including forklifts and telehandlers, while maintaining shop tools and yard cleanliness. They are also responsible for loading and unloading trailers and delivering materials to various job sites.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and have the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Practical experience with construction equipment operation, trailer towing, and load securing is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • RRSP matching program

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forklift operation
• Telehandler operation
• Construction equipment maintenance
• Towing trailers
• Securing loads
• 3-ton flatbed truck operation
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Multitasking
• Problem solving
• Safety compliance
• Equipment Repair
• Lifting Equipment
• Lifting Ability
• Forklift Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Construction
• Communication
• Heavy Equipment
• Training And Development
• Flatbed Truck Operation
• Forklift Truck
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Loading And Unloading

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Logistics
• Shop Helper
• Construction Helper / Worker
• Building Construction Labourers
• Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other