Groundman
Forbes Bros · Stapleton · $18–$22/hr (stated in the posting)
About Us
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
Role Details
- Work arrangement: Primarily ground-level work at outdoor construction sites, in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
- Pay type: Hourly.
- Schedule: Hours vary by assignment and may include extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and emergency response work.
- Travel: Travel to different worksites and time away from home may be required.
- Physical demands: Prolonged standing and walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and lifting or carrying up to 25 kg (approximately 55 lb), using assistance or mechanical aids where required.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Foreman, the Groundman is an entry-level role supporting overhead and underground powerline, substation, and related utility work. You will help prepare worksites, handle materials, support equipment operations, and assist crews with daily construction and maintenance activities.
This opportunity suits someone who enjoys physical work outdoors, takes safety seriously, and wants to build practical construction skills. Previous construction experience is an asset, and entry-level candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Key Elements of the Role
- Follow safe work procedures, wear required protective equipment, participate in daily safety briefings, and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions.
- Assist powerline technicians, equipment operators, and other crew members with tasks appropriate to your training and authorization.
- Prepare and maintain worksites by setting up barriers, organizing work areas, removing debris, and supporting cleanup and site restoration.
- Load, unload, carry, and stage tools, materials, and equipment using safe handling methods and lifting aids.
- Support digging, trenching, backfilling, compaction, and ground-level assembly and placement of conduit, cable, poles, and related components.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and small equipment, and assist with spotting and traffic control when trained and authorized.
- Complete pre-use inspections, report defects, and keep tools, equipment, and company vehicles clean and organized.
What You’ll Bring
- A strong commitment to safety, reliable attendance, and working cooperatively with your crew.
- Willingness to learn, follow direction, and complete required safety training and site orientations.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, communicate clearly, and ask questions when instructions or conditions are unclear.
- Awareness of worksite hazards and the importance of maintaining safe distances around electrical equipment, moving machinery, suspended loads, and excavations.
- A valid driver’s licence and an acceptable driving record for assigned driving duties.
- Previous experience in construction, utility work, or general labour, along with familiarity with construction tools and equipment, is an asset.
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.
Equal Opportunity & Recruitment
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.
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, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.