What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer, General position at Aecon Group?
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. We simply do it better. Aecon is ready to become North America's top telecommunication provider and we’re looking for a General Laborer to help us get there!
- Move materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation, and compaction activities.
- Prepare and clean up construction sites.
- 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).
- Pulling and/or fishing cables through conduits.
- Must be comfortable working at heights with ladders or bucket truck (training will be provided).
- Comfortable with working with hand tools (drills, grinders, etc).
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
- An introduction to Aecon, our industry, and telecommunication work.
- All requisite health and safety training.
- Valuable job-specific skills training.
- Preparing for work on site and job readiness training.
- Gain hands-on skills and industry experience.
- Participate in debrief and evaluation sessions.
- Contribute to our best-in-class Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Practices.
- Complete client’s site-specific training as required.
- Successful candidates will be provided with all requisite training.
- Experience working in a similar role within the industry.
- A team player who actively contributes to the group to complete tasks, meet goals or manage project timelines.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract annually.
- Capacity to lift and work with materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to use stairs, ladders, and climb over rough terrain.
- Capacity to work long hours per day in various weather conditions and environments.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.
- Occasional travel may be required.