Urd Lead Hand

3 months ago


Calgary, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time

**ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing If you are a committed and collaborative individual looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Calgary, the Lead Hand is responsible for performing and leading general activities on **year round **underground URD distribution construction sites in Calgary and surrounding areas. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Take initiative to lead a URD team.
- Load and unload construction materials and move materials to work areas.
- Assist tradespersons (electricians) as required.
- Provide direction and guidance to heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities.
- Assist in installing various utilities and being familiar with specifications requirements with Fortis, Atco Gas, Shaw / Rogers and TELUS shallow installation practices.
- Level earth / sand / gravel to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
- Operate pneumatic tools, tampers and tools as directed.
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
- Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

**COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS**
- Communicates Effectively
- Holds Self and Others Accountable
- Problem Solving and Innovation
- Values and Respects Others
- Coaches and Develops

**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**
- High School Diploma

**WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- 2-5 years' experience working in the construction industry in a General Laborer role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.

**SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to work safely
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Possesses a valid Alberta Drivers License, Class 5 (or 3), and a clean drivers abstract
- Experience in reading and interpreting utility locates/ blueprint drawings, and ordering materials such as aggregates
- Ground Disturbance Certification
- Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.
- Traffic Control Person (TPS) Certification
- Flagging Certification
- Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
- Fall Arrest
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)


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