Goundman - Civil and Eearthworks

2 weeks ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Fontaine Site Services Full time

Fontaine Site Services is hiring full-time Groundmen to join our civil construction crew. Our projects are located throughout Greater Vancouver and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. We specialize in commercial excavation, underground utilities, earthworks, shoring, and site preparation. Experience in civil construction is required.

**Position Overview**

As a Groundman, you will work directly with equipment operators, pipe layers, and site foremen. Your primary responsibility is to support active excavation and underground utility work by performing ground-level tasks essential to safe and efficient operations.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Spot for excavators, loaders, and trucks using proper hand signals and radio communication
- Assist with trenching, shoring setup, pipe installation, and backfilling
- Measure grades using lasers, grade rods, and levels under the direction of the pipe layer or foreman
- Hand dig around utilities and assist with utility locates
- Rig and hook buckets, pipes, plates, and attachments safely
- Place and compact bedding and backfill with jumping jacks or plate tampers
- Maintain safe exclusion zones around heavy equipment
- Set up and maintain traffic control devices (cones, delineators, signage)
- Perform general labour duties including shoveling, raking, site prep, and cleanup
- Operate small tools such as cut-off saws, compactors, and jackhammers
- Follow all site-specific safety protocols and WorkSafeBC requirements

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in civil construction, utilities, or excavation
- Strong understanding of safe work practices around heavy equipment and underground utilities
- Ability to read grades or willingness to learn quickly
- Physically capable of lifting, shoveling, and working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
- Tickets such as First Aid, Fall Protection, CSTS, Ground Disturbance, Confined Space, or Rigging are assets
- Skid steer or excavator experience is an asset
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work well within a team

**Compensation and Benefits**

Starting hourly wage is based on experience and demonstrated ability. Overtime is available. After three months of employment, employees are eligible for extended health and dental benefits.

**Application**

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Pay: $27.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Construction: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

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