General Labourer

Teraflex Limited was established in 1979 and is part of the OEC Group of Companies. Our services include power distribution, overhead and underground electrical services, communications system utility infrastructure, civil infrastructure, directional drilling, electrical substation maintenance, switchgear and transformer installation, street lighting and demolition work.

**General Labourers**

**About the Role**

We are looking for dynamic individuals with exceptional customer service and technical skills. The General Labourer will work closely with their team members to complete labour and construction projects in a safe and timely manner. The incumbent is accountable for the safe operation of tools and equipment and will be responsible to complete labour type functions on a construction project.

**Duties include**:

- Be a Brand ambassador - enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of Lead, Innovate and Commit to Excellence
- Innovate - engage colleagues and find new ways to work and win
- Handle and distribute construction materials, loading and unloading vehicles with supplies, equipment, and remove all debris from work sites
- Excavate, backfill, install pipe, and compact earth using shovels, rakes, and other tools
- Required to safely operate small power tools (e.g., Tamper, cut saws, air compressors and generators)
- Responsible for effectively using hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, side cutters, etc.)
- Effectively communicate with team members and Management on preparation and project coordination
- Proficient in filling out documentation (daily work orders and tailboards)
- Proactively report any project delays or issues to Supervisor
- Complete a daily safety inspection of all equipment and tools
- Observe equipment maintenance schedule and advise Supervisor when repairs required
- Work in compliance with all health and safety and environmental legislation including, but not limited to, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Teraflex’s Policies and Procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor

**Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience**:

- Grade 12 high school or equivalent
- Minimum 1-2 years’ underground utility construction experience in the related industry
- Book 7 understanding or certificate is considered an asset
- Experience interpretating plans, diagrams, and locates is considered an asset
- Experience with conduit and pipe laying is considered an asset
- Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence and an excellent driving record
- Criminal background check is required

**Physical Demands**:
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position’s work tasks.

These include but not limited to:

- Working outdoors and in confined spaces
- Moving equipment and/or materials
- Frequent climbing and frequent lifting
- Must be able to safely lift loads of 50 lbs.
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Working in all weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, snow, wind etc.)

**Other Success Factors**:

- Strong safety awareness and knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations
- Demonstrates quality work that is well planned and completed accurately
- Ability to adapt to changing volumes and pace of work
- Strong time management and organization skills to ensure that deadlines are met, and work is delivered
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Displays a keen attention to detail
- Is a highly engaged and motivated team player
- Ability to solve problems with varying degrees of complexity
- Is self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
- Excellent attendance and safety record

**Successful Teraflex employees**:

- Are Customer-centric - they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
- Lead - they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
- Innovate - they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
- Commit to Excellence - in all that they do

We promote a culture that is diverse, inclusive, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting.

**_ Teraflex Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer._**
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Teraflex Limited will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require._