Location: Rockton, ON, CAN (HAMILTON)

Employment Type: Full Time, Regular

Position Title: Construction Lead Hand/ Boom Truck Operator (AZ Required)

Company Profile

Calibre Concrete was originally founded in 1997 as John's Concrete Forming. In 2014, John's Concrete Forming re-branded as Calibre Concrete to better represent the type of service and product offered in order to produce perfectly crafted concrete while functioning as a valuable partner in larger industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

Calibre Concrete is looking to add a new Construction Lead Hand / Boom Truck Operator to its team. We offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Year round work opportunities (even during winter)
• Overtime opportunities
• Benefits (medical and dental)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
• Craft training on residential, architectural, landscape, commercial and industrial projects

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Foreman, the Labourer will work with the team and crew, to perform concrete construction work and assist the Foreman and/or Lead Hand with other duties as required or assigned; load, deliver and unload concrete forms with a boom truck and float as required.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the assigned team/crew to complete tasks and fulfill project requirements
• Help motivate the team or crew on the job site to perform work in an efficient manner
• Assist in forming and pouring of concrete footings, walls, slabs, floors and stairs (commercial, residential and landscape)
• Assemble and disassemble form work and place/tie rebar per drawings and scope
• Assist with foundation and anchor bolt layout
• Pour and finish concrete as required
• Operate equipment if proper training/licensing has been obtained (i.e. skid steer, mini excavator etc.)
• Build custom forms when required
• Drive a heavy air break truck and pull trailer (AZ) comfortably, backing into sites
• Loading and unloading of equipment and materials at shop and job sites
• Operate 5 to 15 ton knuckle-boom crane
• Track and report materials/inventory taken from yard
• Must be flexible and available to work overtime and Saturdays as required
• Pre-trip inspections as required
• Own transportation to Calibre yard
• Participate in the training of employees
• Comply with Calibre Concrete’s H&S Policy & OHSA, PPE requirements

Position Specifications (Qualifications)

Education/Knowledge/Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 1+ years experience driving heavy truck (DZ or AZ)
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Experience in concrete construction (foundation wall forming)
• Hold and maintain a valid AZ class drivers license
• Willing and able to obtain a valid Mobile Crane Operator license (0-8 ton)
• WHMIS certificate
• Working at Heights training certificate
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe work practices

Skills and Abilities

• Mathematically inclined
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills; listening, oral, written and read
• Good manual dexterity including ability to use small to mid-sized hand tools
• Carpentry skills
• Good judgement
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and own transportation are required as is the ability to drive a company truck and be covered by fleet insurance
• Ability to read a map and deal with traffic

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable in a continuous learning environment
• Patient and tactful
• Personable, reasonable and approachable
• Positive attitude

Environment / Working Conditions

Work Environment

• Construction work sites
• Driving (working alone at times)
• Work outside in all weather conditions; must be able to endure outdoor environment (extreme cold and heat)
• Own vehicle, company truck, boom truck

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time
• Sitting/driving for long periods of time
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stretch, bend, crouch, kneel, squat, push, pull, reach, and grasp
• Concentration with frequent interruptions
• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds frequently and on a daily basis
• Driving in all weather and traffic conditions

Compensation

• Paid Hourly ($20 - $35)
• Benefits
• Retirement Savings

To apply, please complete this survey.

Before submitting the survey, please email a copy of your resume to careers@calibreconcrete.ca. Be sure to include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject of the email.

We thank you for your expressed interest and wish to inform that only successful candidates will be contacted.