Mackay Contracting -
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Cranbrook, BC
Salary: $28-30
The Class 3 Driver is a vital position for MacKay Contracting Ltd. to assist our skilled equipment operators and tradespersons. This position will perform labouring activities and operate a water, gravel and/or crane truck as required per Projects' needs.
Location & Hours:
This role is for our various Projects throughout the East Kootenays, with shifts varying depending on the requirements of the Project. A typical workday is 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and again is subject to the needs of the Project. There may be occasion(s) where overtime is required but is not expected to make up a major component of the role.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Gravel hauling with tandem, tri-drives, box trucks/pups
- 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 heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
- Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
- 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
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
- Pre and post job checks on commercial trucks and trailers (tandem, tri-drive, box trucks/pups)
- Attend and participate in morning toolbox meetings
- Ensure that all necessary paperwork and reports are completed and submitted daily
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained
- Oil, grease, and clean equipment daily
- Work with supervisor and other operators to maintain an orderly and safe work site
- Advise the Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repair
- Daily submission of daily timecards
Qualifications & Skills:
- Commercial and/or off-road Class 3 Driving experience
- Clean drivers abstract
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to understand and effectively execute verbal and written directions
- Adheres to company Health, Safety, & Environmental reporting and standard assessments
- Knowledge in repairs considered an asset
- Safety conscious
- Detail-oriented
- Position requires a high level of initiative and a positive attitude
- Must be able to give and follow both oral and written instructions
- Excellent computer skills