Materials Groundman

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies•Salina, KS

4d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States. Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter. The Groundman - Material will perform basic tasks involving physical labor in various material yards and may operate various material handling equipment. They may clean and prepare sites, clean up rubble and debris, and remove potentially hazardous waste materials. They will help organize the staging of materials as well as load and unload material providing material counts and perform QC inspections as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must have general knowledge of the principals involved in material handling and inventory tracking
Punctual
Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting

Responsibilities

Adhering to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
Carry and move materials as needed
Operating small equipment and hand tools
Spotting for vehicles and equipment
Site setup and cleanup, ensuring trash, debris and potentially dangerous materials from the material yards are removed
Assisting other crew members with loading and unloading materials either by hand or equipment
Perform material counts
Inspect incoming material for damage or shortages
Perform additional groundman duties as assigned
Ensure all safety protocols are followed, including PPE usage, permitting, and safe work practices.
Lead by example in promoting a positive safety culture within the crew.
Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, drawings, and client requirements.
Identify non-conforming work and communicate issues to supervision for timely resolution.
Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives
Participate in SQP meetings
Participate in Tailboard meetings