Summer Laborer
Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of : construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt / aggregate plants and pits.
Position Rationale :
Working on the Anthony Henday ring road reporting to a Foreman based in Sherwood Park, a Laborer is responsible for providing support for all aspects of highway maintenance.
A Laborer provides a broad range of support in areas, such as removing materials and debris, site preparation, washing bridges and appurtenances, trimming using hand held tools and basic equipment operation.
General Responsibilities :
- Working as part of a highway maintenance
- Garbage and debris removal from the road right of
- Washing of bridge decks and
- Trimming grass using a hand-held
- Site preparation for Tractor and Spider
- Execute temporary traffic control plans as part of a HM crew by placing, removing, covering and uncovering traffic control signs, cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices.
- Other general labor and highway maintenance related duties as required.
Working Environment / Conditions :
- Night time working may be required for some
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to high speed / high volume traffic.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment is
- Use of sunscreen, long sleeves and appropriate headgear is
- Must comply with the company’s substance testing requirements.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or preferred.
- Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 40 on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform heavy strenuous and repetitive work in an outdoor
- Ability to act in a courteous manner in order to project a positive company
- Awareness of one’s own condition and relative fitness to ensure total readiness for work.
Please note : This seasonal job position will start out as part-time in April and will move into full-time hours in May.