General Worker, terminal maintenance

GT Group, headquartered in Montreal Canada, provides a varied range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing for the international shipping community. Serving both the domestic and international sectors for over 45 years, we bring a solid and innovative approach to client satisfaction.

If you have a strong work ethic, are driven and want to be part of a team that provides growth and a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

YOUR ROLE

The incumbent of this position is responsible for a variety of tasks related to terminal maintenance.

*This position is a temporary assignment. The duration of this assignment is uncertain and depends on the length of the incumbent employee’s leave. Therefore, no minimum term of employment is guaranteed

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of equipment (loader, grader, bulldozer, compactor, etc.);
• Perform snow removal using machinery and spread abrasives during the winter season;
• Carry out manual snow removal (shoveling) in critical areas of the yard;
• Perform grounds maintenance during the summer (filling holes, leveling, etc.);
• Carry out repairs on paved areas (manual asphalt work);
• Clean the terminal using a mechanical sweeper or water tanker;
• Perform general outdoor work (grass cutting, garbage collection, cleaning, minor repairs, water pumping when required);
• Make safety a priority by complying with all applicable regulations;
• Note: This description does not necessarily cover all aspects of the position, as other related tasks may be assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license is required ;
• Proven experience operating loaders, bulldozers, compacters and other construction and other relevant excavation equipment;
• Proven intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills in French;
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a similar role (required);
• Experience in excavation and construction (preferred);
• Ability to handle and operate a variety of small hand tools;
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently in a high-pressure environment;
• Ability to use sound judgment to follow one- or two-step instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, talk or hear, and smell;
• Frequently required to walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance;
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, vibration, and moving mechanical parts;
• Ability to tolerate relatively high noise levels;
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 30–40 lbs on a regular basis;
• Ability to work on your feet (standing or walking) for a full shift;
• Willingness to perform other general tasks as assigned by management.

BENEFITS

• Employment insurance (after 3 months worked);
• Free on-site parking;
• Company events throughout the year;
• Friendly and close-knit team.

GT GROUP is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applications from members of the four designated groups: women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.