Job Description

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.

Terus Construction Ltd. is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

Job Summary

Terus, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is looking for a CONCRETE BOOM PUMP OPERATOR to join the team. This position will be based out of Nelson, BC.
The operator must have experience with boom pump machinery, while ensuring that all safety measures and precautions are taken into account. One must be physically dexterous, with exceptional mechanical aptitude and the will and ability to work outdoors for long periods of time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure that concrete pumps are according to DOR regulations (checking brakes and fluid levels etc.)
• Fill water tanks before each project and ensure that all valves are properly secured and shut
• Drive concrete pump trucks to and from each project site in a punctual and responsible manner
• Evaluate site conditions and work with contractors or supervisors to park / set up the truck properly
• Operate boom and concrete pump to place concrete in desired locations, placing special focus on provided instructions
• Load and unload concrete pump attachments and ensure that all associated tools are used in a safe manner
• Clean concrete pumps at the end of the day to ensure that they remain in good working condition, and to minimize breakdowns and downtimes
• Ascertain that all safety and precautionary measures are put into place before, during and after each project
• Coordinate efforts with supervisors or contractors to ensure that owed payments are managed as soon as the work is finished

Terus Construction Ltd. offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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