Bridgeworker - Civil Infrastructure and Construction - Grande Prairie, Canada - LaPrairie Group

LaPrairie Group

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Grande Prairie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The
LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies core businesses include Highway Maintenance, Civil Infrastructure and Bridge Construction, Mobile Crane & Rigging, On / Off Highway Bulk Commodity Hauling, Specialized Heavy Hauling, Oilfield Services, Mine Contracting, Proppant Supply and Logistics, and General On-Site Services and employs over 600 hard-working people.

LAPRAIRIE WORKS INC* is a growing, civil construction and highway maintenance contractor with 40 years of operating experience across Western Canada and with long-term highway maintenance contracts in Alberta's Northwest.

THE OPPORTUNITY
**Bridgeworker

Civil Infrastructure and Construction**THE LOCATION*Based out of LAPRAIRIE'S Grande Prairie / Clairmont Alberta facility
Serving throughout beautiful and expansive Alberta and Western Canada.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE SKILLS*- Perform a wide range of routine and complex repairs related to timber, concrete and steel bridge structures including concrete formwork and finishing, bearings, cap and other replacements of bridge components, backwall and abutment excavation and backfilling, and other work

Perform bridge construction and/or rehabilitation tasks involving multi span timber, concrete, cable and steel bridges including standard and major bridges
Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to skid steer, loader, dozer, excavator, and pile driver
Multiyear field experience related to civil bridge construction / maintenance
Site supervision and management experience is considered an asset
A strong focus on Health, Safety & Environmental practices
Ability to understand technical specifications and related project drawings
Solid communications skills (oral / written)

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a thorough knowledge of worksite safety, and safe operating procedures relevant to bridge construction and the Bridgeworker and/or Carpentry trade
Certified Red Seal Bridgeworker and/or Certified Red Seal Carpenter would be considered an asset
Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in various weather conditions
Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence. Class 3 or a Class 1 Driver's licence is preferred

This is a full-time position, with competitive compensation and an industry-leading health & welfare benefits package.
**If you are looking for an exciting career challenge; if you enjoy undertaking a variety of challenging project work all within the vast beauty of Western Canada, then you may be the person we want to hear from