URD Construction Team Lead

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time

About This Opportunity

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing, and we're looking for a skilled and collaborative individual to join our hard-working, innovative team.

The Lead Hand will be 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

  • 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 a 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 Driver's License, Class 5 (or 3), and a clean driver's abstract
  • Experience in reading and interpreting utility locates/blueprint drawings and ordering materials such as aggregates
  • Ground Disturbance Certification
  • Construction Safety Certifications, including Traffic Control Person (TPS) Certification, Flagging Certification, Confined Space Awareness/Rescue, Fall Arrest, WHMIS, First Aid, and Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)

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.



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