Laborer - Powerline Construction

Ledcor Group; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a Laborer with 1-3+ years of experience in powerline utility construction to support the crew on our Saskatoon project.

You will perform general labor duties, assist with excavations, cable placement, and equipment operation, while maintaining safety and efficiency under the foreperson's direction.

Qualifications

• Experience in powerline utility construction, civil construction or landscaping is an asset.
• Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps is an asset.
• Experience operating and maintaining mini excavators, skid steers and backhoes.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to attend to a broad range of activities.
• Technically adept with a strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve.
• Clean drivers abstract.

Responsibilities

• Completes regular vehicle maintenance checks and associated paperwork.
• Drives cube van or 3-ton dump truck with trailer in tow.
• Keeps crew vehicles consistently clean and organized.
• Works with crew members to perform the day’s tasks (excavating pits, rod, and rope conduits, placing underground cables in conduits, assisting in directional bore operations, removing and replacing concrete and asphalt, etc...).
• Operates equipment and lifts heavy items (up to 50 lbs.).
• Reads underground utility locates and ensures safe digging practices are always being adhered to.
• Assists in restoring job sites back to their original state.
• Maintains a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, the public, the customer, and Ledcor

Skills

Powerline construction knowledge

Reading underground plans

Equipment operation

Time management

Problem solving

Clean driving abstract

Tools

Mini excavators

Skid steers

Backhoes

Job description

You are a Laborer with 1-3+ years of experience in powerline utility construction. You will perform general labor duties and collaborate with the other crew members to complete work safely and efficiently, under the direction of the foreperson.

Essential Responsibilities

• Completes regular vehicle maintenance checks and associated paperwork
• Drives cube van or 3-ton dump truck with trailer in tow
• Keeps crew vehicles consistently clean and organized
• Works with crew members to perform the day’s tasks (excavating pits, rod, and rope conduits, placing underground cables in conduits, assisting in directional bore operations, removing and replacing concrete and asphalt, etc...)
• Operates equipment and lifts heavy items (up to 50 lbs.)
• Reads underground utility locates and ensures safe digging practices are always being adhered to
• Assists in restoring job sites back to their original state
• Maintains a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, the public, the customer, and Ledcor

Qualifications

• Experience working in powerline utility construction, civil construction or landscaping is an asset
• Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps is an asset
• Experience operating and maintaining mini excavators, skid steers and backhoes
• Strong time management skills with the ability to attend to a broad range of activities
• Technically adept with a strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve
• Clean drivers abstract

Work Conditions

Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, lifting (up to 75 pounds), in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.) Applicants that reside in Saskatchewan will be given preference due to the location of this project. Some travel will be required to site and/or other office locations.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program. Employees also receive a competitive retirement package.

Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

We’re a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They’re about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.