Labourer 2 (Water Services Labour and Logistics)
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Join Our Team: Labourer 2 – EPCOR Water Services
EPCOR Water Services (EWS) is hiring for up to five (5) full-time, temporary Labourer 2 positions to support our Linear Asset Services team based out of the Aurum site in Edmonton, AB. These roles are for a term of up to 24 months, offering a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in essential water and wastewater infr
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As a Labourer 2, you’ll play a key role in the construction, repair, maintenance, operations, and treatment of water and wastewater systems across EPCOR departments. If you’re someone who thrives in a physically active role, enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions, and is ready to contribute to vital community services - this could be the perfect fit.
What We’re Looking For:
• Self-motivated and reliable individuals
• Previous labourer experience for a large utility or in construction
• Comfortable working on a variety of assignments with different teams
• Able to travel to various sites within and around Edmonton
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to both internal and external applicants.
???? EPCOR employees: Please apply using your “@epcor.com” email address to ensure your seniority is recognized.
Key Accountabilities – Labourer 2
The key responsibilities of the Labourer 2 role include, but are not limited to:
• Safety Leadership and Compliance
• Prioritize safety and actively contribute to a “zero injury” culture.
• Demonstrate high safety awareness and consistently follow safe work practices.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety and environmental standards, adhering to Federal, Provincial, EPCOR, and departmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operational Support
• Assist with the installation, replacement, and maintenance of water and wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Support video inspection and proactive flushing of wastewater collection systems.
• Perform ground disturbance activities, including the installation of protective shoring and shielding.
• Participate in confined space entries, including access to deep shafts and tunnels.
• Equipment and Tool Use
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment, such as power saws, jackhammers, picks, shovels, compressors, air tools, grinders, and drills.
• Drive and operate large vehicles and pull trailers in an urban or highway environment.
• Traffic and Material Handling
• Install and remove temporary traffic control barricades and perform flagging duties in high-volume traffic areas.
• Deliver materials and equipment across various City of Edmonton locations.
• Facility Maintenance
• Carry out utility and maintenance labourer tasks within a treatment plant environment.
What’s Required to Be Successful
To thrive in the Labourer 2 role, candidates should meet the following qualifications and demonstrate the following attributes:
Qualifications & Experience
• High School Diploma (Grade 12), GED, or equivalent secondary education
• transcripts may be required at time of interview
• Minimum of 1 year of related labour experience.
• Knowledge and experience in water and wastewater infrastructure construction is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with hazards and safety controls in the water, wastewater and construction industry is considered an asset.
• Licensing requirements:
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License is required
• Class 3Q License is preferred
• Class 1 is considered an asset
• 6 or fewer demerits
• Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver’s permit
• A 5-year Commercial Driver Abstract (less than 30 days old) be required if one is not currently on file.
• Past infractions for unsafe driving may result in non-selection regardless of demerits on file
• Reliable transportation to and from various job sites and EPCOR facilities.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, including:
• Regular lifting and carrying of item