Job Description

Universal Personnel, a division of The Universal Group, is urgently hiring Scaffolders in the Lower Mainland! Minimum 1-year related experience preferred!
Perks/Benefits of UP:

• We offer weekly pay (via eTransfer).
• Competitive wages with opportunities for wage growth
• We provide health & dental benefits after completion of the probationary period.
• Full - time or part - time hours (depending on client needs) thereby giving you employment that fits your schedule.
• Paid training so that you may develop more skills and advance your knowledge and career!

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

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• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
• Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
• Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
• Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
  
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Requirements/Qualifications:

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• PPE (Steel Toes/Hard Hat/Reflective Vest)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work independently and without supervision, completing necessary tasks
• Fall Protection

Nice to haves:

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• Experienced with various tools or background in skilled work (Pay rates vary)
• Has own vehicle or reliable transportation
• First Aid and/or WHMIS.
• Tickets in Heavy Equipment Use (Pay rates vary, please inquire)

We are also actively looking for Carpenters, Hoist operators, telehandlers and much more! Contact us today to start growing your construction career!