Bothar Looking for Trenchless Ground Crew (Construction Labourer) – Project Based, British Columbia at Kamloops, BC Full Time

We are a growing tunneling contractor based in Calgary, AB that offers its employees exciting opportunities for career growth, a great working environment, and competitive compensation.

The Company: Bothar Inc. specializes in trenchless tunneling technologies, balancing cost-effective drilling solutions with environmental protection. Our trenchless tunneling technology, Direct Pipe, presents unique cost saving and scheduling opportunities for challenging pipeline and municipal projects.

Bothar is respected in the trenchless contracting industry by clients and employees alike, for our integrity, commitment to excellence, and customer oriented service.

Our great team of staff are the best in their field. They are committed to collaboration, quality, and safety. We invest in our people, and they deliver excellence! We believe in leading through innovation and providing superior value and service to our clients and partners by with safe, high quality, and environmentally conscious trenchless solutions.

The Position: As we are expanding our field of operations, we are in need of more motivated and hardworking crew members to join our team. The Trenchless Ground Crew (Construction Labourer) position is responsible for assisting in the timely and technical execution of installations, as a part of the operations team on project sites.

Trenchless Ground Crew (Construction Labourers) will have the opportunity to work with equipment used in Micro Tunneling, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Auger Boring, and Direct Pipe trenchless installations.

Opportunities are currently available at various project locations across BC and Alberta.

Compensation includes:

• Equitable pay based on experience, plus applicable overtime
• Living out allowance or paid accommodations and meal allowance, or paid camp
• Travel expense coverage
• Competitive benefits plan, including health spending allowance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness / organization / stock of parts container and tool container
• Remove/Install cables on spools during de mob / mob.
• Efficiently pull and install tunneling utility lines (electrical cables, slurry lines, hydraulics)
• Effectively connect / install victaulic clamps and hydraulic connections
• Rig, hoist, and direct lifting equipment
• Load and unload trucks
• Maintain, clean, and refurbish equipment
• Effectively pack and secure pallets / boxes / cages
• Connect internal and external brackets for utility lines
• Inspect, connect, and install airlines
• Apply condat grease on machine connections
• Fill out required paperwork, such as Field Level Hazard Assessments, HID cards.
• Knowledge & ability to operate air compressor, pumps, arial lift, generators etc.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Basic mechanical/electrical skills
• Operate power / hand tools safely and with skill
• The ability to determine the necessary tools for assigned tasks
• The ability to troubleshoot a problem based on experience and applicable trade knowledge
• Good work ethic, ability to work long hours (12-hour shift work). Rotating days and nights.
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Clearly spot vehicles and equipment, and communicate using basic hand signals
• Understand use of and clearly communicate on two-way radios.
• Identify lifting points on equipment, able to safely rig equipment / pipe for lifting
• Previous experience in tunneling, general construction, or oil field work
• Contribute to a safe working environment
• Travel may be required subject to project locations

Successful candidates will be required to have the following safety tickets;

• WHIMIS, First Aid, CSTS or PCST, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Arrest / Fall Protection

• Drug and Alcohol clearance
• Valid Drivers License

Other Relevant Information

• Travel is required in this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Employee will be required to work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat
• Required to work in confined spaces (42-inch or 46-inch pipe)

Why Should You Apply?

• Industry experience with a high performing team
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement in a fast growing company
• Professional development and paid specialized training available

Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.

While we appreciate all applications, only those who are selected will be contacted.