Job Title: Skilled Laborer

Job Description

This role involves supporting drilling and piling operations on civil, commercial, and industrial construction sites by performing a wide range of physical and technical tasks. You work closely with equipment operators and drillers, using hand and power tools, measuring equipment, and drill rigging tools to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate site work. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work in varying outdoor conditions across multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

- Use hammers, measuring tapes, and other hand tools to support drilling and piling operations.
- Learn and safely operate drill rigging tools under the guidance of experienced drillers.
- Chip concrete, shovel materials, and perform general equipment and site cleaning.
- Cap rebar and assist with backing and guiding construction equipment onto job sites.
- Act as a spotter for the driller operator, continuously monitoring for and communicating any safety hazards.
- Measure and verify depths of drills and piles, and accurately communicate measurements to equipment operators.
- Transparent dirt, debris, and materials from the drilling unit and surrounding work area to maintain a safe and organized site.
- Assist with changing drill tooling and other attachments as required for specific drilling and piling tasks.
- Guide equipment such as concrete trucks onto the site and into position for downhole pours.
- Assist with downhole concrete pours and clear remaining concrete from the trucks chute once pours are complete.
- Perform general site clean-up duties, including organizing tools, materials, and equipment at the end of each shift.




- Use a mobile app to receive site locations and instructions, and travel to multiple sites as needed during the day.
- Work collaboratively with the same crew on a regular basis, maintaining clear communication and robust teamwork.
- Follow all site-specific safety procedures, including participation in D&A; testing where required.
- Be available to work overtime and Saturdays when required, especially during busy summer months.

Essential Skills

- Minimum 1+ years of experience in a civil, commercial, or industrial construction environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate measurements and clearly direct construction equipment operators.
- Experience lifting up to 50 lbs repetitively in a physically demanding work environment.
- Experience reading and interpreting measurements using tools such as measuring tapes.
- Proficiency with hand tools, including hammers and tape measures.
- Basic experience with power tools used in construction environments.
- Comfort working around heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, and piling equipment.
- Comfort working out of town and traveling between multiple construction sites as required.
- Comfort with site-specific D&A; testing in accordance with project requirements.
- Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle for travel to job sites.




- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to give and receive clear instructions on active construction sites.
- Commitment to safety and the ability to identify and report potential hazards promptly.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and ground conditions (muddy, wet, dry, or dusty).
- CSTS and WHMIS certifications, or willingness to obtain them with support provided.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working on construction sites alongside or around heavy equipment.
- Experience operating a loader, including 600 series or similar equipment.
- Previous experience as a general laborer in construction, particularly around skid steers, bobcats, and similar equipment.
- Experience using shovels, measuring tapes, and other basic construction tools in day-to-day site work.
- Familiarity with drilling or piling operations and assisting equipment operators.
- Ability to adapt to different job sites and changing daily tasks.
- Openness to long-term growth into lead, foreman, or driller roles as experience increases.
- Willingness to complete additional safety and job-related training as required.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that offers long-term, year-round work with limited layoffs, providing stability and consistent employment. There is a clear path for career growth into lead, foreman, and driller roles, with leadership who have advanced from this position themselves. The organization places a strong emphasis on safety and invests in excellent safety initiatives and training. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits thr

📌 Skilled Laborer (Calgary)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Calgary