Labourer/swamper

**Labourer / Swamper**

Reporting to the Foreman or Project Supervisor, the Labourer or Swamper is responsible for general labour duties and assisting the hydrovac operator in a service oriented environment.

**Position Qualifications**:

- Great degree of manual dexterity
- 2+ years of experience in construction or oil & gas industry
- Class 5 Alberta driver's license and clean drivers abstract
- Experience operating equipment and asset
- Can communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good organizational and time management skills, and
- the ability to manage multiple, and changing priorities.
- Detail oriented with an aptitude for metrics
- Strong drive to get projects / work completed.
- High integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel domestically as required
- Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions and in awkward and tight spaces

**Ticket Requirements**
- Standard First Aid,
- Ground Disturbance Level II,
- Generic WHMIS 2015,
- CSTS 09 or 2020

**Reporting Relationship**

The labourer reports directly to a Foreman or Project Supervisor.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Load/unload and transport construction materials
- Provide manual labour assistance on various tasks and assignments which may include but is not limited to; hand exposing existing buried lines, hand digging trenches, painting and marking up an area, laying cable
- Assist heavy equipment operators, hydrovac operators, foremen and supervisors
- Assist in initial setup and cleanup of sites
- Operate ancillary equipment - ie: ditcher, skidsteer
- Participate in daily hazard assessments, tailgate meetings and company safety meetings
- Maintain a positive public image of the company with appropriate personal conduct and maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Operate company vehicles and equipment in a safe, professional and courteous manner
- Operate basic hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, etc
- Direct operators of construction equipment with alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to location needs
- Assist with the jetting procedure
- Other duties as assigned

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8-12 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2023-04-02