We are currently seeking Civil Labourers for telecom work in the Lower Mainland.
The civil labourer is responsible for assisting the Foreman/Supervisor with all duties related to completing a build in a safe, efficient, & productive manner.
Major Duties Performed:
- Prepares job site for build; measures & marks out areas where construction work will be performed
- Reads & interprets plans, instructions, & specifications to determine work activities
- Rodding conduits
- Operate jackhammers & drills to break up concrete or pavement while practicing safe trenching & digging methods
- Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement & adjustment of machinery, equipment, & materials
- Tends pumps, compressors & generators to provide power for tools, machinery & equipment
- Digs ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, compacts & levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, mechanical tampers & rakes
- Shovels gravel & other materials into trenches
- Positions, joins, aligns & seals conduits
- Operates, reads & maintains air monitoring & other sampling devices in confined &/or hazardous environments
- Operates & cares for construction equipment & machines; lubricates, cleans, fuels & repairs machinery, equipment & tools
- Performs utility spotting while operator is excavating
- Identifies, packs & transports hazardous materials when required
- Ensures all certifications & licenses applicable to duties/tasks outlined in this job description are kept up to date & valid
Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- Experience using small power tools an asset
- Cut Off Saw
- Plate Tamper
- Drill
- Jumping Jack
- Generator
- Air Compressor
- Mechanical Tools
- Shovels, rakes, etc.
- Access to reliable transportation
Work Environment:
- Regularly works around moving heavy equipment in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat & humidity, & exposure to dust & asphalt
- High noise levels may require ear protection
- Hazards associated with the construction industry including overhead & underground hazards
- Needs to be aware of other trades personnel working in the same job site
Physical Demands:
- The Civil Labourer / Pipelayer is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis & do repetitive tasks. Steel toed boots, hard hat & safety vest must be worn at all times.