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Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 3674
Date Posted: 2024-08-30

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Job Profile

Our field labourers are an integral part of our field operations. They assist our Piling, Drill & Hydrovac Operators by offering ground support and equipment operation.

Wage: $25-$30 per hour

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
  • RRSP Matching
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • Employee preferred fuel pricing program
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts at participating vendors

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Job Duties

  • Provide labour support to operators in our piledriving division
  • Operate equipment on worksites such as; wheel loaders, skid-steers, zoom-booms, and telehandlers
  • Assist with and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as; daily inspections, greasing, and refueling
  • Working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • All other duties as required

Qualifications

  • Clean class 5 driver’s license
  • Field safety tickets including; First Aid, H2S, CSTS, Fall Protection, and Ground Disturbance are all considered an asset
  • Mobile Equipment experience is an asset
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate production needs
  • Motivation to work hard and get tasks done
  • Ability to problem solve and think on the fly
  • Comfortable working both independently or as part of a small team
  • This is a safety sensitive position and will require candidates to comply with DFI's drug and alcohol program

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