Labourer at COLAS in Kitchener, Waterloo region. Skills: Construction, Front-end Loader Operation, Material handling, Safety Procedures, Teamwork. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
COLAS
Location
Kitchener, Waterloo region
Type
temporary
Required skills:
Construction
Front-end Loader Operation
Material handling
Safety Procedures
Teamwork
The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.
Position Summary
The Labourer is responsible for supporting wash plant operations at the Myers location while operating a front-end loader to assist with material handling and production activities. This role is primarily labour-focused, involving hands-on work around the wash plant to help ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations, while using a loader to move and feed material as required. As part of a small crew, the Labourer contributes to maintaining site cleanliness, supporting daily production targets, and working safely in a fast-paced environment.
This is a seasonal, physically demanding outdoor position that requires flexibility to work extended hours, typically 10-to-12-hour shifts, in varying weather conditions.
Responsibilities
Support the daily operation of the wash plant to ensure safe and efficient production
Operate a front-end loader to move, sort, and feed material as required for plant operations
Perform general labour duties around the wash plant, including cleaning, shoveling, and maintaining clear work areas
Conduct basic equipment checks and assist with routine maintenance and housekeeping of plant and equipment
Maintain site cleanliness and assist with overall yard organization and material flow
Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies and participate in safe work practices
Work collaboratively with crew members to meet daily production and operational requirements
RequirementsMust Have
Valid G driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 50 lbs or more
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to work extended hours, including 10 to 12 hour shifts during peak season
Nice to Have
Experience operating a front-end loader or similar equipment
Experience working in a wash plant, quarry, or aggregates environment
Mechanical aptitude and ability to assist with basic equipment maintenance
Experience performing general labour in a construction or industrial setting
Flexibility to travel to other locations as needed (up to 25%)
Compensation
$25.39 - $30.51 per hour
Culture
Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.
Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by qualified personnel. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.
We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.