Materials Groundman

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Core Responsibilities

Field Duties & Compliance

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

Safety Leadership & Compliance

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.

Quality Assurance & Task Readiness

Ensure that work is completed according to specifications, drawings, and client requirements.

Identify non-conforming work and communicate issues to supervision for timely resolution.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives

Participate in SQP meetings

Participate in Tailboard meetings

Qualifications & Skills

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

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.

This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range

$17 — $22 USD

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.