Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of : construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt / aggregate plants and pits.

Position Rationale :

The Bridge Worker III is a competent bridge worker with experience in all aspects of the actual maintenance and construction of bridge structures.

At various times, the Bridge Worker III may be working as a carpenter, concrete finisher, sand-blaster, painter, steel-man (structural or re-bar), rigger, equipment operator, flag-person, general labourer, etc.

The work involves a wide variety of activities using numerous different tools, equipment, and materials.

Position Accountabilities :

• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as jackhammers, drills, chainsaws, tampers, sandblasters, and concrete vibrators.
• Work on the structural steel and concrete components of bridges, and assist in bridge washing, cleaning, painting, sandblasting, sealing, grouting, placing structural concrete, etc.
• Handle various toxic products such as epoxies, grouts, sealers, paints, thinners, and cleaners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Experience in heavy civil construction.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete the task at hand.
• Ability to work with and around heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to work with a variety of new and salvage materials ensuring optimum usage.
• Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in bridge work.

Working Environment / Conditions :

• Awareness of one’s own condition and relative fitness to ensure total readiness for work.
• Work at considerable heights, performing strenuous work in an outdoor setting,
• Out of town and weekend work is expected.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :

Qualifications & Experience

• High School education or equivalent.
• Ability to work as a lead hand.
• Class 3 Alberta Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Applicable Alberta Construction Safety Association Training.
• Ability to perform heavy strenuous work in an outdoor construction site setting.
• Ability to work at considerable heights.
• Awareness of one’s own condition and relative fitness to ensure total readiness for work.
• Ability toact in a courteous manner in order to project a positive Company image.
• Knowledge of accepted bridge construction practices.
• Ability to read detailed engineering drawings.
• Awareness of various applicable Acts and Regulations.

Note : We promote a safe work environment with a substance testing program.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.