Laborer

Job title: Laborer

What is the Opportunity?

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution, and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

Our Energy operations consist of natural gas gathering systems, distribution services maintenance, facilities construction, and water distribution. Gas distribution is the largest segment in the pipeline distribution portfolio, offering network design and construction or rehabilitation services for gas networks across Canada and the United States.

Reporting to the appropriate Site Supervisor, the Utility Labourer will be responsible to ensure the achievement of general and specific project requirements.

Please note that this position is unionized, therefore it will be a requirement to join the union upon acceptance.

What You'll Do Here:

• Prepare and clean up construction sites.
• Move materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation, and compaction activities.
• Handle and distribute construction materials (e.g. load and unload vehicles with supplies, equipment, and construction materials; move tools, equipment, and construction materials to and from work areas; remove rubble and other debris).
• Excavate, backfill, and compact subgrade (e.g. move and level earth using shovels and rakes, operate pneumatic tampers).
• Assemble shoring and barricades at construction sites.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Perform repetitive movements.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt to continuously changing work tasks.
• Ability to work a significant number of hours throughout the day.
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25 kg.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Experience working in a similar role within the industry.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Manual dexterity.
• A safety-conscious attitude.
• The ability to work with others in a team.
• Ability to use stairs, ladders, and climb over rough terrain.
• Ability to work long hours per day, sometimes in rough weather conditions.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screen.

The expected pay for this role is $33.34 USD per hour as per the current Collective Agreement.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

Nearest Major Market: Akron

Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland