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Black & McDonald Limited Labourer - Utilities in Calgary, Alberta
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
Based in Calgary, the Labourer is responsible for performing general labour activities on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel in order to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
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.
Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants (as trained).
Oil and grease hoists, mobile equipment.
Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments).
Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 2-5 years' experience working in the construction industry in a General Labourer role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Experience reading and interpreting locate drawings, and calling in locates is considered an asset.
Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.
Ground Disturbance Certification
Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
Fall Arrest
WHMIS
First Aid
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.