General Labourer

**Job description**

Strathcona Septic is seeking a hardworking and dedicated laborer to assist in swamping in our fleet including vacuum trucks, potable water trucks, steamer truck etc. The laborer will also be required to assist on residential and commercial construction projects in Edmonton and surrounding area.

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Take direction from the supervisor, to perform labor intensive duties and operate powered equipment and tools required for construction.
- Operate 2-ton vacuum trucks - Class 5 license required - Training provided.
- Perform housekeeping activities such as cleaning equipment and tools, and general cleaning of the worksite.
- Perform repetitive tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and safety checks when required.
- Observe and recommend any operational efficiencies, processes, and procedure improvements, if any.
- Competently & consistently perform required paperwork.
- Consistently follow safety procedures to target zero incidents, lost time, injuries, property damages, and/or environmental releases
- Regular communication with the Construction Manager and/or General Manager to maintain a high level of understanding about the work, resources, and overall client satisfaction.
- Promptly taking a proactive approach to assess and mitigate hazardous conditions ensures that all Safety and Operational activities are successful.
- Assist with other tasks as required.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Education**_
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- H2S, First Aid and Confined Space certificates are considered an asset.
- Clean drivers abstract with a class 5 drivers' endorsement is required.
- **Skills and Experience**_
- A minimum of 1 year of Swamper and/or Labourer experience.
- Mature individual with strong communication skills.
- Proven organizational and time management skills.
- No criminal record (required for commercial site clearance).
- D&A (required for commercial site clearance)

**Additional Position Information and Requirements**:

- Schedule: Monday to Friday, with potential for overtime and weekends based on job requirement. Shifts may require occasional extension to ensure work is completed fully. Plenty of overtime offered (overtime pay).
- On call for after-hours emergency service (evenings & weekend for 7 days) once every 4-6 weeks.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required.

**What do we offer our employees?**

We are passionate about what we do & believe in continuous improvement. We offer a healthy, fast paced, team-oriented environment, a commitment to ongoing professional development, the opportunity for rapid growth and a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and extended health.
- Paid vacation time of 2 weeks per year to start.
- Paid training and safety / site orientation. Annual performance review with focus on continuous improvement and training opportunities.
- Phone allowance to use your own device (mobile device required for communications and digital safety app)
- Team building events; golfing, go-kart racing, etc.
- A great benefits package including dental, vision, medical, and extended health.
- A secured/gated shop yard, onsite parking, onsite locker room.
- Well maintained company vehicles and construction equipment.
- A robust safety program focusing on proactively maintaining the safest work environment possible.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

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

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person