Construction Labourer – URD

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Alberta is seeking experienced labourers to join their Underground Residential Distribution (URD) team. Responsibilities include physical labour for utility installations, ensuring safety practices, and assisting equipment operators. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. A valid driver's license and pre-employment drug screening are necessary.

Qualifications

• Is in good physical health with no limitations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• 2-4 years of URD or underground utility labourer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labour to assist with URD utility installations.
• Ensure safe and steady production of the work.
• Assist heavy equipment operators with swamping.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to promote safe work practices

Ability to work as a team

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are seekingexperienced labourers to join our Underground Residential Distribution (URD) team. The ideal candidates will have a solid background in underground utility installation and a strong understanding of job site safety and procedures. You will support the installation of underground power systems, conduit, cable, transformers, pedestals, and related infrastructure for residential developments.Responsibilities:

• Perform physical labour to assist with URD utility installations
• Ensures safe and steady production of the work.
• Loads and unloads construction materials on site.
• Assists heavy equipment operators with swamping.
• Lays pipe in trench, connects pipe using hands and hand tools.
• Pulls cable in pipe or directly into trench.
• Shovels, rakes and levels aggregates, including sand, in the trench.
• Assist linemen, operators, and other crew members as needed
• Assists in site clean-up.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Is in good physical health with no limitations.
• Has familiarity working around excavation equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Works well as a team in accomplishing projects.
• Has an interest in learning blueprint reading and referencing specification guidelines.
• Promotion of safe work practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

A few qualifications that would help you succeed:

• Minimum 2-4 years of URD or underground utility labourer experience
• Knowledge of underground utility construction and electrical distribution systems
• Ability to work in trenches and other confined areas
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Strong commitment to safety practices
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Own means of transportation to and from the site.
• Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s abstract in good standing.

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Primary’s Alcohol and Drug Policy, which includes pre-employment testing.