Labourer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Labourer will perform basic tasks involving physical labour in assembly yards and at transmission construction projects. They may clean and prepare sites, dig and back-fill trenches, pull and place underground and overhead cables, clean up rubble and debris, and remove potentially hazardous waste materials. Labourers will position, join, align, and secure structural components, organize and install bolts on tower structures, and assist other craft and crew members as directed.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

Adhering to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations

Emulating Forbes Bros' core value of WE WORK SAFE in all daily tasks

Maintaining order and organization in assembly yards and construction sites

Organizing and sorting bolts

Attaching bolts to tower structures and threading nuts to bolts

Digging and back-filling trenches

Pulling and placing underground and overhead cables

Carrying and moving tower components, materials, and equipment as required

Operating small equipment and hand tools

Spotting for vehicles and equipment

Removing trash, rubble, debris, and potentially dangerous materials from construction sites

Following instructions and adhering to safe work practices

Recognizing safety hazards and contributing to the implementation of appropriate controls

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

High School Diploma

General knowledge of the principles involved in construction operations, maintenance methods, and procedures

Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs

Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, including heavy lifting

Valid driver's license with a clean/acceptable driver's abstract; Class 1A license highly preferred