Mobile Crane Operator

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Mobile Crane Operator to our growing team, supporting transmission line construction projects across Western Canada with opportunities to travel to Eastern Canada as projects demand.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, we are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Operator with a valid Class 1 licence to operate mobile cranes and heavy equipment on active transmission line construction sites. This is a field-based position requiring travel to remote project locations across Canada.

Please Note: This is a unionized position.  Successful candidates must be willing to join the union if selected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites, rig up the crane and truck including pinning the boom and pendant cables and pulling the hoist cable in preparation for operation; set up the machine for lifts using blocking and leveling materials to ensure stability
• Operate hoist and swing equipment to safely move machinery, materials, and large objects in accordance with weight certifications and applicable regulations
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly equipment inspections to ensure safe operation of crane and truck; complete all required daily documentation including truck and crane logs
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on crane and truck in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
• Ensure all equipment is loaded, rigged, hoisted, and secured properly; secure all equipment and attachments while in transit or left unattended
• Operate all equipment safely and efficiently in compliance with applicable federal, provincial, and municipal regulations
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to all site safety policies and Valard's Health, Safety and Environmental standards

• Journeyman Mobile Crane Operator certification or equivalent
• Valid Class 1 driver's licence with an acceptable driving record
• Experience operating mobile cranes and heavy equipment in a construction or industrial environment
• Experience on transmission line or utility construction projects
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal regulations governing crane and heavy equipment operation
• Ability to live and work at remote locations in a camp setting
• Ability to travel across Western Canada with flexibility to work in Eastern Canada as required

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience operating semi-trucks and other heavy equipment
• Previous pile driving experience

This position offers a unionized base hourly rate of $49.12/hr with total compensation of $62.53/hr.

Benefits are provided by the union.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.