Site Laborer with OFA3

If you are looking for a new challenge to advance your career with a progressive company that offers flexibility, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, join our Kelson Group team and apply today. We value the F.A.C.T.S. Fairness, Accountability, Caring, Teamwork and Service are our guiding principles as we work together to provide apartments to help our residents live better.

Location: Kamloops

Job Type: Full Time

Our company has been in operation for over 50 years and we have a track record within the industry of excellence for our extensive portfolio of properties in B.C. and Alberta, our community service, and for our commitment to employee development and growth. Our aim is to provide apartments to help our residents live better! As an OFA3 Attendant for Kelson Group, your work is to deliver an outstanding commitment to safety along with the ability to do labour associated with residential apartment complex(s) construction.
 

Responsibilities include performing physical, construction related tasks, operating various hand and power tools, cleaning and preparing work sites, and completing required maintenance tasks using a variety of basic craft skills, such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Communication with site and office personnel will be required to complete these tasks.
 

MINIMUM EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Minimum Gr 12 diploma / GED and at least 2 years of related construction experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be bondable.
• Ability and knowledge to safely operate various hand and power tools.
• WorkSafe BC OFA3 Certification and experience working as an OFA3
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Be accountable and dependable with good time management and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently within a team environment, with minimal supervision.
• Able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and web-based software.
• Sufficiently fit to handle all physical aspects of the job, including lifting and hauling up to 80 lbs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Load, unload and transport building material, machinery and tools and distribute as required.
• Perform demolition work and salvage useful material as directed.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work during renovation activities.
• Perform shovel, rake, wheelbarrow, drywall, boarding, taping, mudding and sanding duties.
• Clean, prepare and maintain construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Assisting with the set up and placement of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control
devices
• Assisting mobile equipment operators with various tasks including but not limited
• Site grading & erosion control
• Material placement
• Preventative maintenance
• Respect and respond to direction given by supervisors and avoid unnecessary conflict.
• Keep a daily, detailed log of tasks and submit time sheets electronically.
• Understand and comply with all Kelson Group policies and procedures.
• Engage in any educational or training programs offered by the company.
• Any other assigned duties that may arise.
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be available to work a full time shift Tuesday - Saturday
• Clear criminal record.
 

BENEFITS:
• Employer paid medical and dental coverage.
• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Potential for advancement.

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