Labourer (Construction - Civil)

**_Our team is growing_**

**The opportunity**:
We are seeking experienced and reliable individuals for the role of **Civil Labourer**. Joining our growing team means rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done amongst a diverse group of professionals, with a genuine dedication to quality, performance & growth.

**As a Labourer you would**:

- Load and unload structure materials and move materials in work areas
- Direct traffic at or near building sites and carry out other traffic management activities
- Dig trenches and place pipes or cables for drains and extra services
- Construct and maintain roads, pathways or railways
- Clean up work sites
- Manage shift equipment and materials
- Take delivery of materials and cargo from suppliers
- Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt
- Help in drilling and blasting; plane earth using rakes and shovels
- Remove debris and trash at construction sites using wheelbarrows
- Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager
- Work safely and promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in safety meetings.
- Complete the daily maintenance and safety inspections of their assigned piece of equipment as outlined in the Milner Group’s maintenance policy
- Conduct pre-trip inspections
- Operate their equipment in a manner as not to cause damage to the equipment or any surrounding structures or impediments and to do so safely to ensure the safety of themselves and others onsite
- Ensure effective communication on progress and any potential issues are brought to the attention of the Foreman/Superintendent
- Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- A minimum of 2 years’ industry experience
- The ability to read and interpret blueprints
- The ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Pride of ownership in providing quality results and service
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse group of professionals

**Who we are**:
Milner Group is a family run business that has been serving Vancouver Island for fifty years. We started out with one gravel pit and one truck to serve our clients, we gradually expanded into civil contracting, and continued to grow from there. We now are proud to offer residential and commercial development, general excavation, municipal road building, highways infrastructure, logging, and wood waste recycling. Milner group continues to provide services such as trucking, gravel quarrying, demolition, and hazardous materials abatement, hauling, and disposal services for residential and commercial waste to a diverse range of clients in the Mid-Island area. Milner Group is a small company with big goals, a hard-working team, and a lot of equipment. Our team is passionate about our work and committed to our clients —no project is too big or small for Milner Group

**VANCOUVER ISLAND IS WHERE WE LIVE, WORK & PLAY**

**_* This a permanent, full time position in Nanaimo, BC with a rapidly growing company._**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- This is a permanent, full time position in Nanaimo, BC. Do you currently reside in the Nanaimo, BC and have the ability to commute daily?

**Experience**:

- civil construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License (preferred)