Plumber/Gas Fitter - Remote Lodges - Fort St John Area

Plumber/Gas Fitter - Remote Lodges - Fort St John Area


Company
Dexterra
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

Summary: Plumber/Gas Fitter, reporting to the Lead Hand, you will be responsible for plumbing related tasks involving the construction and renovation of relocatable modular structures. This position installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal according to plumbing scopes and prints. This is a remote position working at various site locations within the Fort St John surrounding area.

This position is safety sensitive and will require drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

The Plumber performs some or all the following duties:
• Complete tasks related to the planning, laying out of the plumbing components of the construction, repair and assembly of temporary and permanent buildings, additions, partitions and wood structures and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Read blueprints and specifications.
• Tends to the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs including cleaning for all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and air and vacuum related equipment.
• Tests repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Accountable and responsible for the quality of all plumbing work performed on manufactured product to ensure it meets all company and/or contract standards with recommendations for improvements where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications
• Must be a registered Journeyman or Apprentice.
• Must have valid drivers license - Class 5 .
• Current clean Drivers abstract required
• 2 years plumbing work experience in construction settings.
• Working and practical knowledge of the applications of plumbing techniques and methods.
• Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
• Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to team members, and others.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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