Labourer

Job Title:Labourer

Department:Project Execution or Equipment Yard

Reporting to:Site Supervisor

Job Purpose and Objectives

The Labourer is responsible for assisting in the timely and technical execution of Direct Pipe Installations Microtunneling Auger Boring and other projects executed by Bothar. This role is part of the Project Execution team and either a project specific hire or deployed from our Calgary Yard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with Site & Equipment setup

Mix up slurry / lubrication Bentonite

Monitor separation plant equipment and tank volumes

Operate power / hand tools

Pull and install tunneling utility lines (electrical cables slurry lines vitaulics etc)

Rig hoist and direct lifting equipment

Participate in daily site meetings and shift crossover meetings

Load and unload trucks

Sign tools and materials out and report to Inventory Coordinator or Foreman when supplies are low

Maintain clean and refurbish equipment

Participate in safety inspections

Able to work in confined spaces

Fill out required paperwork such as Field Level Hazard Assessments

Knowledge & ability to operate air compressor pumps arial lift generators etc.

Other general labourer duties as required on site or at the Yard

Key Competencies

The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance.

Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. Able to learn and properly apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude seeks to understand and problem solve rather than point fingers. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Ability to perceive interpret and understand the emotions of others. Particularly in leadership roles must display empathy and able to control their own emotions.

Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention while inviting feedback. Keeps others appropriately informed. Demonstrates strong written oral and listening skills. Builds constructive working relationships with clients departments and employees to achieve mutual goals. Acts professionally and supportively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity ambiguity and risk. Analyzes components and recognizes interrelationships. Makes well-informed decisions based on data from various sources considering facts constraints and consequences.

Integrity: Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct. Demonstrates selflessness of action by doing the right thing regardless of personal and professional consequences. Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner without regard to pressure from other authorities. Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions actions and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished.

Safety Awareness Works in a safe manner and promotes safe working conditions. Is aware of conditions and circumstances that affect ones own safety or the safety of others.

Teamwork Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members involves others shares information as appropriate and shares credit for team accomplishments. Able to develop strong cooperative relationships with department heads.

Regulatory/Compliance: Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business. Maintains compliance around these regulations & laws and seeks guidance when unclear. This includes areas related to health & safety environmental employment law client requirements finance engineering standards etc. Knowing your rights as a worker.

Physical Demand

While performing the duties of this job requirements include prolonged standing walking and/or sitting.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Computer / control station work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.

Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects tools and controls.

Required to climb stairs and/or ladders balance stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.

Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Ability to hear equipment alarms voices radio transmissions and other noises consistent with construction sites.

Ability to work in all weather conditions inside and outside.

Capability to work in confined spaces is required

Working day and night shifts including holidays

Pass pre-employment physical

Qualifications

Education Grade 12 or GED Equivalent

Experience Experience in any construction environment familiar with hand tools health & safety practices.

Experience in pipeline direct pipe or Microtunneling a strong asset

The following safety tickets are required: (Bothar may assist with any missing tickets required to be on-site)

WHIMIS First Aid CSTS or PCST Confined Space Entry and Rescue Fall Arrest / Fall Protection H2S alive

Other Relevant Information

This position is assigned to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary including night shifts based on project schedules.

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required

Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)