Underground Labourer - Construction

About the Employer
  • Nikiforuk Construction Ltd..
  • Edmonton, Alberta

  • safety@nikiforukconstruction.ca

  • Verified
Hourly Wage
$26

Job Description

Our company is looking for 2 responsible team players to assist our trades persons by carrying on different duties. The candidates should be aware that they will be part of a mobile crew working on different locations across Central Alberta. Main duties include: • Load and unload construction materials, move material around within a construction site • Spot operations of heavy equipment • Erect and dismantle scaffolding, trenches, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades as required • Operation of mobile equipment if qualified • Mix, pour and spread different materials, such as concrete or asphalt • Assist tradespersons such as mechanics, welders and other specialists within the construction site • Assist heavy equipment operators by signaling and guide them while moving equipment • Assist in aligning pipes • Assist in excavating, in manual preparation of trenches, and in setting up and operating various drills • Level and compact the soil ground using rake, shovel and mechanical compactors • Assist in site cleanup regularly • Assist in demolishing other constructions using prying bars and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials • Remove rubble and other debris using rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows • Operate pneumatic hammers as directed • Provide maintenance to equipment such as mixers, compressors and pumps • Clean up spills of chemicals or other contaminants, remove asbestos and other hazardous materials • Direct traffic at or near construction sites, placement of equipment and barriers • Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed • Attendance to safety meetings • Report any hazard, incidents or near-misses to supervisor • Take all mandatory safety courses as instructed by supervisor Required qualifications: • Preferably 2 years of experience at construction sites • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs • Physical strength • Health & Safety basic training or certification in any level would be significant for our company • Ideal candidate must have great communication skills in general but overall be a good listener • Ideal candidate should also be attentive to detail, punctual and responsible • Ideal candidate should not possess any medical conditions nor have been involved in drug addictions • Reference letters will be required • Candidate shall possess emotional strength to refuse performing any task deemed unsafe