Labourer - Highway Line Painting Crew

Lafrentz Road Marking

Division: Paint Division

Base: Acheson, AB

Position: Labourer/Operator, Full-time Seasonal

Main Responsibilities

This position will be part of the Lafrentz Road Marking Paint Division. This position will be based out of Acheson but will require working out of town approximately 80% of the time. As a Labourer you will be responsible for complying with safe working procedures and practices while you contribute to the teams various road marking projects.  Versatility, flexibility, and  a positive attitude are required in this position. Your responsibility is to provide support services to the Paint Division in order to ensure effective and efficient operations.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Safety is our #1 priority with a Goal Zero commitment
• Lafrentz has been in business for over 35 years with a reputation built on quality and reliability
• This is a long term position for the right candidate
• We train labourers to become operators and supervisors to promote from within
• Applicable in house and external safety and process training is provided
• Opportunities to travel and see areas of western Canada you might not otherwise visit
• Hotels and per-diem provided when working away from Edmonton, travel time is paid
• We provide necessary PPE

Requirements

• No Roadmarking experience required for this position. 
• A high school diploma or GED an asset
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5 - GDL is okay) along with a recent abstract is required
• Must own a reliable transportation (no public transit in Acheson)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to perform manual labour (ability to lift from 30kg)
• Willing to work out of town, for up to 2 weeks at a time (Work in AB, SK)
• Construction experience would be an asset
• Experience  with safety regulations and safe practices
• Must be able to work in uncertain outdoor conditions
• Ability to work overtime hours
• Must be able to comply with our Drug and Alcohol Policy, including a no tolerance policy on Cannabis use
• Strick adherence to our COVID-19 protocols is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn our processes and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment 
• Understand the job, and the hazards that are present
• Maintain proper awareness of your surroundings
• Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections
• Keep current and accurate driver logs, using an Electronic Log (ELog)
• Execute and maintain temporary traffic accommodation (signs, arrowboards, barricades, traffic cones)
• Perform flag-person tasks
• Assist operators, lead hand, and foreman in their duties
• Other as determined by a supervisor

Total Compensation

• Salary starting at $21.33 per hour, paid weekly
• Regular overtime hours
• Night shift premium (when required)
• Per-diem paid when working outside the Edmonton area
• Group health benefits (dental, vision, medical, disability, life)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Annual boot allowance
• RSP matching