Rope Access Rock Driller/ Scaler

GRA provides innovative Rope Access work and rescue solutions. With over a decade of operational experience, we provide best in class specialty construction and geotechnical access solutions across North America. Our localized workforces allow us to deploy specialized teams with in-house capabilities and partnerships. Our clients rely on us to provide time and cost saving solutions for their most challenging projects.

We manage risk and enable success on complex projects for premier clients.

We are an ambitious company that is proud to deliver high quality work on tight deadlines.

We value integrity, professionalism, and above all else safety is our priority.

This critical position will provide significant opportunities to gain experience and advance your career. GRA is an ambitious company looking for an accomplished individual whose character, skills and experience will make a significant positive impact here. If you seek challenges, rise to the occasion, and want to achieve your goals alongside great people this is the place for you.

You will have the opportunity to help shape our business, our culture, and contribute to our collective success. We require a dynamic, highly motivated, organized individual, who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.

**Job requirements**:

- SPRAT/ IRATA certs (any level) *required
- Experience running Pneumaticwagon/ DACHS drills **Required**:

- Experience operating Pneumatic or hydraulic Top Hammer or DTH Drill Rigs **Required**:

- Experience with drilling rock bolts an asset
- Experience Pull testing rock bolts (proof testing) an asset
- Experience running grout plants an asset
- Experience grouting rock bolts an asset
- Experience with hydraulic drill rigs is an asset
- Experience installing drape mesh or Attenuator Mesh fences an asset
- Experience Rock scaling an asset
- Experience utilizing airbags and or hydraulic rams/ jacks an asset
- First aid certification and asset an asset

**Skills & Abilities Required**:

- **C**andidates must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and work on steep slopes in a rope access harness for extended periods of time.
- Must be reliable, able to take direction from supervisors, and demonstrate safe work habits
- The ability to work on other aspects of the project when needed is also required
- Performing tasks outdoors and working in extreme environments
- Must be able to safely navigate construction sites
- Must be in good physical health - must be able to undertake the strenuous activity demanded by the work
- Must be sufficiently physically fit and free from any disability which may prevent them from working safely on a construction site at heights
- Team oriented
- Inherently safety conscious
- Possess a calm disposition even in severe circumstances
- Must not be susceptible to an unreasonable fear of heights

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Drilling with a 45 lb pneumatic hand drill, exposure to long periods of vibration
- Follow all safety rules, GRA, and Site procedures and regulations.
- Inspect and maintain equipment, use all equipment appropriately.
- Review on-site documentation.
- Attend all daily safety meetings, toolbox meeting.
- Relay all safety concerns, incidents, and accidents to Site Supervisor
- Perform all duties as designated by site super and job description.
- Fulfill duties of the rope access worker/technician/supervisor as detailed in SPRAT Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

**Reporting Lines**:

- Employee reports to the Site Supervisor who reports to the Operations Manager.

**Salary**: $30.00-$50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- rock drilling/scaling: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- SPRAT/IRATA 1-3 (required)
- work permit/work visa, PR card, citizenship (required)