Swamper - Knuckle Picker

Ready to advance your career? If you're a skilled Knuckle Picker Swamper looking for work in the Bonnyville area, join our innovative team at the core of Alberta industry. We're searching for individuals eager to showcase their talents. Come grow your career with us!

Who we are:

FMP Group is one of the largest Tier One Indigenous Partnerships that provides heavy industrial construction solutions to various industries such as power generation, oilsands, conventional oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and renewables energy. We are rapidly growing and are always seeking qualified and talented individuals to join our team and grow with us!

What we offer:

• Flexible wages – based on experience and knowledge of equipment
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
• Schedule – To be discussed upon hire
• Benefits package upon completion of probationary period
• RRSP and Pension Plan upon completion of probationary period

What you get to do:

• Work with Knuckle Picker trucks;
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials;
• Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability;
• Driving to and from client sites, and complete training to operate Knuckle Picker;
• Tilt, dip and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques;
• Install ground rigging;
• Align, level and anchor machinery;
• Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand tools, power tools, hydraulic tools, mag drills etc.
• Fabricate, set up and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists and pulling gear, using hand and power tools;
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment;
• Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts. Wash equipment as requested by Supervisor;
• Follows and complies with all internal company’s safety guidelines, policies and procedures;
• Perform pre and post trip safety inspections;
• Perform pilot operation for oversize loads;
• Manually load and unload trucks and trailers;
• Organize client yards and other facilities.

What we’re looking for:

• Must have Air Brakes Endorsement; or willing to obtain as part of employment
• Previous Knuckle Picker truck experience is considered an asset
• Picker rigging practices and load securement experience would be an asset
• Experienced in using OHS hand signals for spotting mobile cranes and mobile equipment
• Familiarity with automatic and manual transmission
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Common Safety Orientation
• CSTS-2020 Ticket
• WHMIS 2015 Ticket
• Standard First Aid with AED (Level C)
• Valid H2S Alive Ticket (Energy Safety Canada version preferred)
• Invested in a safety-oriented work environment
• Ability to navigate work sites and adapt to daily changes in scopes of work

Questions? Reach out to our recruitment team at mike.pabian@fmpgroup.ca

If you are looking to join a great employer, call or email us as we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Email us at jobs@fmpgroup.ca or call us at 780-428-3130.

Employment equity:

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Housing allowance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• warehouse: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bonnyville, AB (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bonnyville, AB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-01