City : Regina

Category :

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Field Assistant and Scaler/Checker - ( 2300037D )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for motivated individuals for Scaler/Checker and Field Assistant positions with our Transportation Group in the Regina and Saskatoon areas! These are temporary project positions that will run for the duration of the construction project requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working independently at times for shifts of 10-14 hours.
• Travel to and from sites across the province, although will try to hire local wherever possible.
• Track (collect tickets from truck drivers) and control dumped distances for various commodities being dumped on the road surface during construction (traffic gravel, sub-base, base and asphalt tickets).
• Track weigh scale tickets for various trucks (based on tare values) for loading and hauling of various commodities to the construction site (road surface or stockpile site)
• Summarize tickets (checkers into bundles for lots, for scalers into ticket envelops for specific trucks and commodities).
• Assist survey teams with the following duties: carry survey stakes, pound (hammer) in survey stakes, assist with setting up and running RTK GPS equipment, assist with survey notes and flagperson duties (if required for high traffic count roads).
• May be required to drive company or personal vehicle to reach jobsites.
• Responsible for safe operation of vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to read and record accurately weights and direct trucks to project sites.
• Ability to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to fulfill the requirements of a physically demanding job.
• Ability to communicate clearly (spoken and written) in English.
• Must be willing to work on remote sites.
• Must own a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.
• Required to supply your own safety footwear; however, safety vests and head protection will be supplied.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Current enrollment in or completion of related post-secondary training (civil, construction, materials) would be an asset.
• Preference given to those with previous experience in the construction industry.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Saskatchewan-Saskatoon

Other Locations : Canada-Saskatchewan-Regina

Organization : BC-1110 Transpt-CA Saskatchewan

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 11, 2023, 9:06:09 AM

Req ID: 2300037D

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans