Remediation Technician

Company Description:

Swift Underground is an turn-key fibre optic installation company located in Steinbach, MB. We use industry leading equipment and technologies to install, test, and deliver high-speed fibre networks. We are currently seeking qualified individuals to join our Remediation Crews.

Position Summary:

The individual in this position will be hands on in building fibre optic outside plant. Responsibilities include using heavy equipment to repair grounds which were disturbed through the construction process to conditions better than they were found. This position will assist our current Remediation Technicians in the field, and will include tools and equipment required for the job. Our ideal candidate will highly value honesty, enjoy the outdoors, and be in good physical condition. This is considered to be a seasonal term position (May to October), flexible to suit education timelines as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the loading/unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments, setting-up of work site traffic and safety controls and properly securing work area.
• Use of hand tools including shovels, rakes, and grass seeders to spread aggregates.
• Operate skid steers, gators, and light dump trucks, as required to deliver materials to the work site.
• Fully restore work site at completion of daily work, refill trenches and holes, tamp soil.
• When required and if appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the job site to complete daily work assignments.
• Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use.
• Willingness to work shifts as assigned, including daily overtime when necessary.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or capable and eligible to acquire a driver’s license. Class 3 license with Air would be considered an asset.

Position Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to be onsite and to work effectively outside in variable weather conditions.
• Support all company policies and safety practices.
• Able to communicate with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Ability to use various power and hand tools.
• This position could include students returning to school in the Fall.
• Be responsible for and operate company vehicles in a safe manner.

Compensation:

Beginning salary $17-$22/hr. Future raises and advancement opportunities based on job performance and drivers classification.

Application Deadline:

No deadline for applications, Swift will interview and hire until all positions are filled.