Labourer (Residential Shallow Utilities)

Our Distribution group is currently looking to add a Labourer to our growing team, based in Sherwood Park, AB.

Reporting to the Manager, Subdivisions, we are seeking experienced construction Labourers to help complete a streetlight LED conversion project throughout the province of Alberta. This position requires the ability to work long hours working outdoors, working as a cohesive group. The majority of the work is within the Edmonton area with some out-of-town areas that will pay living out allowances.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive a bucket truck from light standard to light standard
• Input work completed in an asset computer program
• Work at heights from a bucket truck, removing the old luminaire and installing the new LED luminaire
• Provide support for the bucket operator / Luminaire installer to maintain efficiencies during the daily job scope
• Provide traffic control when required
• Dismantle used luminaries and sort parts for recycling
• Conduct various labour type tasks involved with the project
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a team-oriented construction environment
• Proven ability to use computers
• Must have a valid Class-5 driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outside for extended periods of time
• Must be flexible to working varying hours
• Strong team member with a positive attitude

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.