URD Lead Hand

7 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing If you are a committed and collaborative individual looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Calgary, the URD Lead Hand is responsible for performing and leading general activities on year round underground URD distribution construction sites in Calgary and surrounding areas. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Take initiative to lead a URD team.
  • Load and unload construction materials and move materials to work areas.
  • Assist tradespersons (electricians) as required.
  • Provide direction and guidance to heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities.
  • Assist in installing various utilities and being familiar with specifications requirements with Fortis, Atco Gas, Shaw / Rogers and TELUS shallow installation practices.
  • Level earth / sand / gravel to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
  • Operate pneumatic tools, tampers and tools as directed.
  • Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
  • Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it
  • happen)
  • Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
  • Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
  • Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
  • Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
  • Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 2-5 years' experience working in the construction industry in a General Laborer role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.
  • SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to work safely
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Possesses a valid Alberta Drivers License, Class 5 (or 3), and a clean drivers abstract
  • Experience in reading and interpreting utility locates/ blueprint drawings, and ordering materials such as aggregates
  • Ground Disturbance Certification

Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.

  • Traffic Control Person (TPS) Certification
  • Flagging Certification
  • Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
  • Fall Arrest
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid
  • Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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