ROLE OVERVIEW As Labourer you play a vital support role in the Construction division by assisting in construction activities.

Key Roles

1) On time, ready to work, in PPE

2) Assist construction activity

3) Follow safe work procedures

4) Ask and learn

5) Take responsibility and act on safety

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Labourer is responsible for the following:

Reporting to the Foreperson, Pipe Layer, or Heavy Equipment Operator they have been scheduled to work with

Obtaining necessary tools

Working diligently, following instructions and anticipating and filling crew needs

Completing daily paperwork

Ensuring customer satisfaction by displaying courteous, friendly manner

Ensuring on-site quality control

Maintaining personal safety gear at all times (hard hat, hi-vis vest, steel toed boots)

Perform work in accordance with all organizational, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld

Maintaining personal foul weather gear at all times (rain gear, rubber boots)

Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots, eye protection, gloves

Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas

Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites

Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt

Assist tradespersons such as carpenters in construction activities

Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment,



signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and aid in other activities

Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during hydro, telephone, sewer, and water pipeline construction

Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites

Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel

Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials

Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment

Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed

Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps

Safely fuel company equipment using the fuel truck, ensuring proper handling, spill prevention, accurate documentation, and compliance with environmental requirements.

Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment

Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Perform other activities at construction sites, as

Arriving at scheduled assembly point on time and ready for work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The Labourer will demonstrate the following abilities in their daily work:

Reliable, trustworthy

Organizational abilities





Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others

Ability to work as part of a team

Attention to detail

Physical stamina and perseverance to brave inclement weather daily

Physically demanding

Frequently lift/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/or move up to 50lbs

Repetitive tasks

Work outdoors in various conditions including hot, rain, noise, and wet conditions

Combination of sitting, standing, and walking

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Hand-eye coordination

Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the general public

Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Civil Construction and Coastal Mountain Excavations employees

Operation of hand tools and other skills specific to the position

QUALIFICATIONS

Physically fit with solid stamina

Minimum 16 years of age

Prior work experiences an asset, but we welcome all those with a willingness to work hard and learn; on-the-job training is provided

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$28.00-$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and education

Vacation pay (calculated at 4% of total wages earned)

Extended health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and wage loss insurance benefits

Benefits eligibility: After completing 180 continuous days

On-the-job training and career advancement

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Hours of work: generally, 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Overtime required during busy construction periods

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada

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📌 Labourer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Coastal Mountain Excavations
📍 Winnipeg