Skilled Labourer

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Skilled Labourer IV is a senior, highly capable field team member responsible for leading by example in safe execution, quality workmanship, and productivity on bridge and heavy civil projects. This role performs complex hands-on construction tasks, supports short-interval planning, mentor’s junior labourers, coordinates tools and materials for the crew, and helps ensure work is completed to drawings, specifications, and project requirements. The role receives day-to-day direction from the Working Foreperson and/or Superintendent as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow and reinforce all company safety policies, site rules, and legislative requirements.
• Participate in daily hazard assessments and ensure controls are in place before starting work.
• Lead by example with PPE compliance, safe work practices, and stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe.
• Inspect tools, rigging, and equipment prior to use and remove damaged or unsafe items from service.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns immediately and support corrective actions.
• Perform advanced bridge construction tasks including formwork installation, rebar placement support, concrete placed works support, demolition support, and restoration activities as assigned.
• Support layout and installation checks including lines, grades, elevations, and tolerances under supervision.
• Install and maintain temporary works such as shoring components, barriers, access platforms, and protection systems as directed.
• Operate and maintain advanced hand tools and small equipment safely, efficiently, and within certification limits where applicable.
• Execute work to drawings, specifications, and direction from the Working Foreperson and Superintendent.
• Support daily work planning by reviewing tasks, identifying constraints, and preparing work areas for efficient execution.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and consumables to reduce downtime and keep the crew working productively.
• Identify access or sequencing issues early and communicate them to the Working Foreperson.
• Support productivity tracking by communicating production quantities, completed work, and lost time causes as requested.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and verify readiness before work proceeds.
• Protect completed work, maintain housekeeping, and prevent damage or contamination of work areas.
• Support inspections and testing activities by ensuring work areas are accessible, clean, and ready for review.
• Identify potential deficiencies early and correct issues before they become rework.
• Provide guidance and coaching to Skilled Labourers I–III and General Labourers to improve safe work and workmanship.
• Support onboarding of new workers by reinforcing site rules, safe work expectations, and task methods.
• Assist the Working Foreperson with crew coordination and task sequencing when requested.
• Perform safe material handling including lifting, staging, loading/unloading, and stockpile organization.
• Support safe rigging practices and lifting operations under the direction of qualified personnel and supervision.
• Maintain organized tool storage, equipment staging, and laydown areas in coordination with the crew.
• Communicate progress, constraints, and hazards clearly to the Working Foreperson and Superintendent.
• Provide accurate field information to support daily records including photos, delivery ticket support, and basic production notes when requested.
• Communicate professionally with subcontractors, inspectors, and other site stakeholders as directed by supervision.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned, whether specifically or generally related to the role

Required Knowledge And Experience

• 5+ years of bridge/heavy civil construction experience with demonstrated advanced field capability.
• Strong understanding of typical bridge construction activities including formwork, reinforcing, concrete works support, demolition support, and restoration.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, sketches, and instructions and execute work to specification.
• Strong safety awareness and experience working around high-risk activities including lifts, traffic exposure, work at heights, and concrete operations.
• Proficiency with advanced hand tools and small equipment used in bridge construction; tickets/certifications considered assets where applicable.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring capability.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as required.

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