Lafrentz Road Marking Labourer

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

**Lafrentz Road Marking**

**Durables Division**

**Base: Acheson, AB**

**Position: Labourer, **Full-time Seasonal**

**Start Date: Immediately**

**_ Main Responsibilities_**:
This position is part of the Lafrentz Road Marking **Durables Division**. We are based in Acheson (5 minutes west of Edmonton) and may require working out of town approximately 50% of the time, as well as occasional night shifts. As a Labourer you will be responsible to comply with safe work procedures and practices while you contribute to the teams road marking projects. Versatility, flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude are required in this position. Your responsibility is to provide support to the Durables Division in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.

**_ Why You Should Join Our Team_**:

- Safety is our #1 priority with a Goal Zero commitment
- Lafrentz has been in business for over 35 years with a reputation built on quality and reliability
- We train labourers to become operators and supervisors to promote from within
- Working holiday weekends is voluntary
- Lafrentz has been awarded sizeable contracts with years of work remaining
- Applicable internal and external safety and process training is provided, no experience necessary
- Opportunities to travel and see areas of western Canada you might not otherwise visit
- Hotels and per-diem provided when working away from Edmonton, travel time is paid
- We provide necessary PPE, you only bring your boots

**_ Requirements_**:

- A high school diploma or GED an asset
- Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with a recent commercial drivers abstract
- Must own reliable transportation (no public transit in Acheson)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to perform manual labour (ability to lift up to 40kg/90lbs)
- Willing to work out of town occasionally, for up to 2 weeks at a time (Work in AB, BC, SK, YT, NWT & MB)
- Willing to work occasional night shifts
- Construction experience is an asset
- Experience with safety regulations and safe practices is an asset
- Ability to work in uncertain outdoor conditions
- Ability to work overtime hours
- Ability to comply with our Drug and Alcohol Policy, including a no tolerance policy on Cannabis use

**_ Job Responsibilities_**:

- Learn our processes and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment
- Understand the job and the hazards that are present
- Maintain proper awareness of your surroundings
- Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections
- Keep current and accurate driver logs, using an Electronic Logging Device (ELD or eLog)
- Execute and maintain temporary traffic accommodation (signs, arrowboards, barricades, traffic cones)
- Perform flag-person tasks
- Assist operators, lead hand, and foreman in their duties
- Other as determined by a supervisor

**_ Work Schedule_**:
Our work schedule is typically 6 days on and 1 day off each week. Lafrentz Road Marking is a federally registered motor carrier, and as such follows the National Safety Code (NSC) Commercial Vehicle Standards, including the Hours of Service Regulations, which allows for 70 hours of work in a 7 day cycle.

**_ Total Compensation_**:

- Salary starting at $20 per hour, paid weekly
- Regular overtime hours
- Night shift premium
- Per-diem paid when working outside the Edmonton area
- Hotel rooms booked and paid for by the company
- Group health benefits (dental, vision, medical, disability, life) after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
- Group Registered Pension Plan (RPP) after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
- Employee and Family assistance program (EFAP)
- Annual boot allowance

Lafrentz Road Marking offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
- Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing._

**Please submit your resumes to our HR Department by replying to this ad.**
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted._