Posted 8 months ago
Labourer
@ Colas
Crescent Valley, British Columbia
Overview
Colas (Terus Construction) is hiring a Labourer for its Highway Crew based in Crescent Valley, BC, with frequent travel to highway projects across the region. The work is outdoor road construction support: shovelling, raking, equipment care and aiding paving crews. The posting states a unionized wage of $25.00-$29.68 per hour, overtime as required, and no experience needed.
Pay:
$25–$29.68 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Shovel, rake and handle small tools on road construction
- Maintain asphalt mat quality for rolling
- Support paver, screed, roller operators and foreman
- Keep equipment fuelled, greased and cleaned
- Signal equipment operators
Requirements summary:
- Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent preferred
- No experience required
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs repetitively
- Willingness to take direction from the crew
- Reliable and able to work independently
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-02-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Colas
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 246 |
Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.
Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.
Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.
Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!
Mission
Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking a Labourer to join our Highway Crew, based out of Crescent Valley, BC. This position requires frequent travel to support highway projects across the region.
Main Responsibilities
- General labourer duties associated with road construction operations.
- Required ability to shovel, rake, and handle other small tools.
- Responsible for maintaining the quality of the mat by filling holes, raking, sweeping, and getting it ready for the rolling operation.
- Responsible for ensuring all the necessary tools are ready to go on the appropriate trucks for the day ahead.
- Aid the paver operator, screed operator, roller operator, and foreman to enable them to focus on their jobs.
- Assist in keeping all the equipment fueled, watered, greased, and cleaned.
- Operate equipment as needed.
- Yard, plant, and equipment clean-up as needed.
- Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials.
- Follow instructions from the supervisor/manager.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications/Experience
- Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent preferred
- Junior position, no experience required
Working Conditions
- Team player
- Willingness to take direction from others on the crew
- Ability to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
- Ability to comprehend simple instructions
- Ability to be self-motivated and work on their own
- Reliable
Working Conditions
- Overtime as required
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
- Must be physically able to work general labour
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry 50 LBS as needed
- Use of personal protection equipment is required
- Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
This is a unionized position with an anticipated wage of $25.00-$29.68 CAD per hour. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.
We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
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