General Labourer

Double Star Drilling - Acheson, AB

Job Position**:Labourer**

Job Status: Full Time

Double Star Drilling has an immediate opening for a Full Time **Labourer**for our Shoring and Piling division. Previous field experience as a labourer is an asset.

The shoring & piling labourer is responsible for assisting with all field operations and general site duties to assist operators and crew with equipment to drive various types of steel pilings into the ground for use as foundation support for buildings and other structures. The labourer will operate small and medium sized equipment, review construction tasks, evaluates site conditions, anticipates and solves potential site issues and assures standards of safety and quality are consistently met or exceeded while maintaining the timeline of the project schedule. The shoring & piling labourer is responsible for the safe operation of their assigned piece of equipment and ensuring safety of themselves and other workers around them.

**Key Duties**
- Minimum 1 year of experience working as a field labourer, further training will be provided as required
- Ability to perform strenuous outdoor work in exposed weather conditions
- Must be physically fit and able to lift 50lbs, unassisted
- Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Double Star Drilling’s safe work practices, policies and procedures
- Capable of working under numerous and varied job site situations (ex: busy sites)
- Ability to identify hazards, complete FLHA’s and implement safe controls for tasks
- Operating and maintaining hand tools
- Traffic control
- General equipment maintenance & completing maintenance logs
- Participating in all safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Any previous equipment experience is an asset (skid-steer, telehandler, loader, etc.)
- Assist with other duties as required

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications**
- Minimum of 1 year of previous experience working as a labourer
- PPE Provided
- Hard Hat, Glasses, Gloves, Ear Protection, Coveralls. **You are required to have your own CSA Approved Steel Toe Boots** and warmer clothes for winter season
- First Aid considered an asset
- May be required to perform a drug and alcohol test for pre project access or post-incident
- Experience with various power tools, shovels, and other construction equipment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Valid Ground Disturbance considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 drivers license
- **MUST HAVE VALID CSTS2020 AND WHMIS2015**

**Working Conditions**
- Overtime as required
- Must be able to travel out of town and accommodate last minute scheduling
- Repetitive bending and lifting

**Hours and Schedule**

Doublestar Drilling’s tentative operation hours are from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Depending on production, schedule and timelines weekends and overtime may be required

**Notes**

**No phone calls please**

**What We Offer**
- Competitive Salary with Overtime
- Benefits package including Medical and Dental after 3 months of continuous employment
- RRSP Matching Plan after 3 months of continuous employment
- Positive Work environment
- Lifestyles Program
- Professional Growth Opportunities

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

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Acheson, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CSTS2020 (required)
- WHMIS2015 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-09