29+ Labourers wanted in Edmonton, AB ($36.95 Per Hour w/EPCOR)

We are hiring up to twenty-nine (29) full time temporary, Labourer 2 positions (for up to 24 months), to join our crews in areas of Operations, Maintenance or Preventative Maintenance working out of our Aurum location in Edmonton, AB!

EPCOR Water Services is looking for self-motivated and hard-working individuals with previous labourer experience to work outdoors in all weather conditions to operate and maintain the water distribution & transmission network in Edmonton, AB.

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the Manager of Water Trouble & Preventive Maintenance, Manager of Operations, or the Manager of Distribution Maintenance the Labourer 2 position is accountable for, but not limited to:

• Repairing water mains, valves, hydrants and other assets.
• Operating valves.
• Flushing and repairing hydrants.
• Performing hydrant flow tests.
• Completing black dirt and concrete restoration.
• Driving EPCOR vehicles to move tools & equipment to and from the job site.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, pumps, and other equipment.
• Supporting excavation crews to complete underground repairs on the water network.
• Updating the system and maintaining accurate records.
• Making safety a priority and supporting the achievement of a "zero injury" culture.
• Demonstrating a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, easy to do business with manner of working.
• Various other duties related to operations and maintenance of the water distribution system as assigned.

What’s required to be successful

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of related labour experience.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's LicenseLimited to 6 demerits or less at date of hireA Driver Abstract (5yr. Commercial type) will be required.Drivers with a GDL class will not be consideredAbility to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver's permit.
• Demonstrated capability to meet the physical demands of the position (clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing will be required) including:Lifting/carrying weights up to 22kg (50lbs) on a daily basisWorking outdoors in all weather conditions
• Security Background Clearance (criminal check) and professional reference check will be required.

As our best candidate, you are reliable, hardworking and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You have interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and are comfortable using technology.  You have a strong commitment to public health, safety, and the environment. You are successful working in a team or unsupervised, in a busy and occasionally stressful environment. You take initiative, adapt to change, and continually look for ways improve the team’s processes.