Utility / Grounds Person

Valard Construction LP is currently seeking local experienced Groundperson in Toronto, Ontario. Valard Construction LP is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies and part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

The position will be Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days. It is a unionized position, so the successful candidate will need to be approved by the union before we can officially offer the position.

Requirements

Groundwork

1. Must have a minimum of a DZ license and be able to provide a clear driver's abstract (AZ is considered an asset).
2. Must live within daily driving distance to/from GTA.
3. Minimum 2 years of Toronto Hydro utility work experience.
4. Ability to work independently while following job requirements.
5. Must have and maintain a clean driver’s abstract.
6. Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.).
7. Values safe work practices and holds others accountable for working in a safe manner.
8. Hard working, team-player attitude with attention to detail and above-average customer service skills.
9. Candidates must be available for on-call work and occasional evenings/weekends.
10. Perform work in accordance with all organizational requirements, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring the highest standard of safety is upheld.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Grade 12 Education would be considered an asset.
2. DZ License Mandatory.
3. Experience working around heavy equipment would be considered an asset.
4. Valid First Aid Certificate.
5. Valid WHMIS Certificate.
6. Working at Heights Certificate considered an asset.
7. Confined Space Training considered an asset.

KSA’S (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, and PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

1. Effective verbal and listening communications skills and the ability to work with others.
2. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
4. Ability to lift loads and equipment weighing in excess of 30 lbs using proper lifting techniques.
5. Mechanical ability.
6. Good physical coordination and manual dexterity.
7. Good hearing and color vision.
8. Be physically fit.
9. Ability to work in confined spaces.
10. Self-starter with initiative.
11. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
12. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
13. Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet.
14. Ability to work in varying extreme weather conditions.
15. Willingness to travel to various job locations across Canada.
16. Physical endurance; must be competent with willingness to learn and adapt.

Please note this job requires working long hours outside with concrete, dust, mud, and water in adverse weather conditions. This is a GTA based position, out of our Concord office. Must live in GTA or very close to Vaughan, ON.