Driver/Skilled Laborer Jobs

Valard is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies and part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy.

Valard is seeking Driver/skilled Laborer local to Manitoba.

Requirements

• Be willing with the proper training to access confined spaces and plant site conditions
• Safe operation of several power and motorized tools and equipment
• Supply lead hand and foreman with cable readings and proper safety documentation
• Learn the early stages of reading construction documents
• Examining the goods and ensuring that they meet all policies, rules, and regulations
• Comply with company safe work practices and procedures
• Driving carefully on hills and bad weather circumstances and managing the vehicle safely
• Must be local to Headingly area *accommodations and LOA are not provided*
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience driving trucks
• Agreeing to the protection rules and policies in transporting, handling, and supplying procedures and methods of fuel
• Travelling and acclimatizing to all types of weather conditions, whether night or day
• Physically fit with the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Class 3 license required
• Follow safe working procedures while around heavy equipment and large trucks
• Placing telecom structures and pedestals
• Potential to working longer shifts may be required
• Participate in ongoing hazard assessments, daily toolbox meetings and inspections including all required safety documentation and paperwork as per company policy
• Place underground cable and overhead fibre as well as copper cables
• Must provide Valid Driver’s abstract.
• Documenting the required and important readings and quantities of the truck and commodities respectively in the driver's log

Benefits

Valard Construction LP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.

Please forward resume and cover letter in confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Details to be reviewed upon hiring.