GLV Construction specializes in Park and Recreational Construction. If you are looking for a unique career and want to be part of a fast-growing, family-owned company with a high energy team you will not be disappointed.
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Department: Park Construction Crew
Reports to: Supervising Staff
Direct Supervisory Responsibility: No
Newly created/Revised on: March 13, 2024 _____________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY
GLV is currently hiring entry level and experienced labourers or as we call them Park Construction Worker (Travel Crew), come begin or advance your career with us.
GLV offers competitive wages, and a fun and rewarding working environment. This role offers an opportunity for a long-term career position and room for advancement in a small company with added incentives, project specific bonuses and wage increases for long-term employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a dependable teammate.
- Constantly travel to all work sites, both locally and out of town, as part of the travel crew.
- Be prepared to be out of town for the duration of employment, as projects may require extended stays away from home.
- Follow directions from your foreman or supervisor.
- Demonstrate quality workmanship and honesty.
- Be open-minded and willing to learn.
- Perform all duties keeping safety paramount while completing the tasks.
- Perform skilled manual labour including but not limited to: Raking, shovelling, wheelbarrowing, sweeping, etc.
- Operate and maintain various hand and power tools
- Complete pre-start checks on equipment and job checklists.
- Opportunity to work with and learn some heavy machinery including skid steers, gas axes & excavators.
WORKING EXPECTATIONS
- Working outside consistently with exposure to all seasonal weather conditions in a physically demanding environment.
- Long hours including overtime (up to 12-hour days), including weekends as required depending on the project demand.
- PPE (personal protective equipment) and safety supplies will be provided by GLVT. The only exception is CSA-certified Steel Toe Boots, which the employee will need to bring.
- Employees are required to wear pants /jeans and a sleeved shirt, a minimum 4” long.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be physically fit and be able to lift up to 50lbs or 22kgs.
- Must have their own vehicle, a valid class 5 driver’s licence and provide their own transportation to various locations in the Greater Edmonton area.
- Good communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCED LABOURERS
- Skid steer experience, with additional equipment experience preferred.
- Experience with safely loading and securing equipment and supplies.
- A clean driving record and be willing to provide a driver’s abstract.
Assets Preferred but not required:
- First Aid, CPSI CAN -Z14 certificate, or other valid safety certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent or any post-secondary education
- Landscaping experience
- Experience with park or recreational construction
- Commercial or industrial construction experience
- Experience operating truck and trailer
- Reading grade stakes, laser level and/or construction drawings.
SALARY
Full-time Labourers – $20-24/hour
Job Type: Full-time or Seasonal.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.