Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

Laborer

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies  •  Stapleton, NY (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Timberline Construction Inc. (FB Timberline) is seeking multiple Laborer/Groundmen to support the operations team at our Project based in Stapleton, Nebraska. The duration of this project will be approximately 2.5 years.

The Laborer/Groundmen will perform basic tasks involving physical labor in various yards and right of way at transmission construction projects. They may clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and debris, and remove potentially hazardous waste materials. Position, join, and align, steel structural components. Laborers may also assist other craft workers with a variety of tasks.

FB Timberline has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

  • Competitive wage
  • 401k plan
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Annual boot allowance and other incentives (e.g. PPE, FR clothing)
  • Per diem provided for eligible employees
  • Family oriented workplace
  • Opportunity for career growth and development
  • Rotation shift schedule (4 weeks on, 1 week off), opportunity for overtime!

Core Responsibilities

Field Duties & Compliance

  • Adhering to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
  • Digging and backfilling trenches
  • Pulling and placing underground and overhead cable
  • Carry and move materials as needed
  • Operating small equipment and hand tools
  • Spotting for vehicles and equipment
  • Site setup and cleanup, ensuring trash, debris and potentially dangerous materials from the construction site are removed
  • Assisting craft/crew members with work
  • Development of skills in varied and challenging tasks
  • Perform additional laborer duties as assigned

Safety Leadership & Compliance

  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed, including PPE usage, permitting, and safe work practices.
  • Lead by example in promoting a positive safety culture within the crew.

Quality Assurance & Task Readiness

  • Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, drawings, and client requirements.
  • Identify non-conforming work and communicate issues to supervision for timely resolution.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives
  • Participate in SQP meetings
  • Participate in Tailboard meetings

Qualifications & SKILLS

  • High School Diploma
  • Must have general knowledge of the principals involved in the operation of construction and maintenance methods and procedures
  • Punctual
  • Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
  • Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
  • Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
  • Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
  • Physically fit and able to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

About Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

Forbes Bros, incorporated in 1977, has grown to become one of North America’s largest privately-held utility construction contractors. Forbes Bros has expanded from its original base of operations in the province of Saskatchewan across North America. Over that period Forbes Bros has grown geographically as well as through acquisition. Forbes Bros has acquired four powerline construction companies; RS Line Contr. Co in 1997, Interlake Powerline in 2014, Timberline Construction in 2017, and Titan Electric Inc in 2018. Forbes Bros has also diversified its operations with several acquisitions over the last several years; Summit Telecom and HPS Hydrovac Services in 2016 and Bullet Boring in 2017.

Forbes Bros currently has its head office in Edmonton, Alberta with Canadian corporate offices located in Prince Albert (SK), Winnipeg (MB) and Toronto (ON). Our US operations have offices Rapid City (SD), Williston (ND), Casper (WY), Seattle (WA), Salt Lake City (UT), and Salem (UT).

Forbes Bros fleet management team has the experience and capability to meet the needs of multiple large-scale transmission projects simultaneously. With over 2500 pieces of owned construction equipment including 6 full sets of stringing gear, an experienced team of field mechanics who are deployed on every project, and 6 major repair shops across North America, Forbes Bros is capable of surging up to meet any project size or timeline.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, CA
Year Founded
1976
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