Howitt Construction Ltd

30/11/2021

15/07/2021

Rain, shine, or smoke, they're getting 'er done up north!

06/07/2021

Howitt Construction is looking for 2 motor scraper operators for overburden and topsoil stripping 15 minutes outside of Lacombe AB. Must have push pull experience, minimum of 2 years scraper experience. PPE requirements are steel toed boots and high visibility vest. Work is 11 hrs a day, 7 days a week for approximately 45 days, long weekends off.

24/06/2021

Howitt Construction is a busy excavation company, based out of Red Deer and currently working all over Alberta. We're looking for experienced excavator/dozer operators for a brand-new landfill cell located in Gordondale, AB.

Candidates should be able to perform all the skills in the Scope of Work, and work in a safe manner following all policies and procedures.

Work Details:
• 7am to 6pm - 11 hr shifts,
• Long weekends off (4 days),
• Paid overtime,
• LOA,
• Must have valid WHMIS ticket.

Excavator Scope of Work:
• Minimum 4 years of excavator experience,
• Production loading rock trucks,
• Maintaining grade while cutting,
• Stripping topsoil cleanly,
• Working around other heavy equipment & ground personnel,
• Cutting in trenches to grade.

Dozer Scope of Work:
• Minimum of 5 years experience,
• Stripping topsoil cleanly,
• Maintaining dump area,
• Blading down lifts of material to grade,
• Cutting benches & side slopes to grade,
• Utilizing GPS effectively (GPS experience an asset, not a requirement).

PPE Requirements:
• Steel toed boots,
• FR coveralls,
• Hard hat,
• Safety glasses,
• Gloves.

Start is July 5, 2021.

21/06/2021

Howitt Construction is a busy excavation company, based out of Red Deer and currently working all over Alberta. We are looking for an experienced water truck operator/labourer for a brand-new landfill cell located in Gordondale, AB. Experience is a must, but license is not. The work is on a closed construction site.

Candidates should be able to perform all the skills in the Scope of Work, and work in a safe manner following all policies and procedures.

Work Details:
- 7am to 6pm - 11 hr shifts,
- Long weekends off (4 days),
- Paid overtime,
- LOA,
- Must have valid WHMIS ticket.

Water Truck Operator Scope of Work:
- Safely drive and operate manual transmission water truck (truck specific training provided),
- Correctly use air brakes,
- Load and unload water,
- Use correct amount of water when spraying.

Labourer Scope of Work:
- Pick rocks when not operating water truck,
- Shovel/rake material,
- Physically able to continuously bend and pick up rocks up to 10 lbs.

PPE Requirements:
- Fire resistant coveralls,
- Steel toed boots,
- Safety vest,
- Hard hat,
- Safety glasses,
- Gloves.

Start date is asap!

07/06/2021

Hey! Howitt Construction is hiring for a brand new landfill cell we're starting June 15 in Coronation AB! LOA is available for out of towners, send a resume to [email protected]
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08/04/2021

Getting an 850 ready to go for the 2021 season! Although it doesn't feel like it today with the snow, we're excited and looking forward to a great year!

27/03/2020

Good Morning Folks,
We hope everyone is staying healthy during this time.
As you know, our work season hasn't started yet but we're still planning on a regular start up until directed otherwise. Due to COVID-19, we're discussing options to keep everyone safe this season. We're monitoring the situation and will make any necessary changes as required.

Take care!
The Howitt Team

07/10/2019

Fall roadbuilding in Alberta

06/09/2019

Howitt Construction is looking for responsible, reliable and experienced finish dozer operators for a road project located outside Drayton Valley AB. Work includes topsoil stripping, dozing out fill material, working alongside rock trucks and scrapers, utilizing GPS, final trim of roadway and ditches and topsoil placement.

7 days a week, 11 hr shifts, long weekends off (weather dependent), LOA available.

Candidates must have minimum 4 years of consistent finish dozer experience, road experience an asset.

27/08/2019

Howitt Construction is looking for responsible and reliable experienced 627F scraper operators for a road project located outside of Drayton Valley AB. Work includes topsoil stripping and bulking material.

LOA is available for those that qualify, 7 days a week, 11 hr shifts, long weekends off (weather dependent).

Candidates must have minimum 1 year of consistent scraper experience, road experience an asset. Start after the long weekend.

Send your resume to [email protected]