Labourer/Hydroseeder - Telecom Construction

Ledcor Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Construction Labourer specializing in hydroseeding. You'll play a vital role in enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in Edmonton. This position involves operating specialized equipment, collaborating with a skilled team, and ensuring safety on construction sites. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits to promote employee well-being. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic industry, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Dental Coverage

Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Retirement Package

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in underground utility construction or landscaping is a plus.
• Ability to read telecommunication plans and work maps.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydroseeding machine for erosion control.
• Collaborate with crew on excavation and cable placement.

Skills

Hydroseeding

Underground Utility Construction

Civil Construction

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mini Excavators

Skid Steers

Backhoes

Job description

Labourer/Hydroseeder - Telecom Construction

Apply locations: Edmonton, AB | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 19 Days Ago | Job requisition id: R24150

You are an experienced Utility Construction Labourer with a background in hydroseeding and a solid understanding of underground utility or civil construction and maintenance. In this role, you will be responsible for performing general day-to-day duties and operating equipment alongside other crew members to complete work safely and efficiently, under the direction of the Foreperson.

Learn more about working at Ledcor: Watch here.

Apply today! Join the Ledcor Technical Services team and play a key role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure in Edmonton, AB.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Operate hydroseeding machine to spray soil for erosion control on construction sites
2. Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks and complete associated documentation
3. Drive a cube van or 3-ton dump truck with trailer in tow
4. Keep crew vehicles clean and organized
5. Collaborate with crew members on tasks such as excavating pits, rodding and roping conduits, placing underground cables in conduits, assisting with directional boring, and removing/replacing concrete and asphalt
6. Operate equipment and handle heavy materials (up to 50 lbs)
7. Read underground utility locates and ensure safe digging practices are always followed
8. Assist in restoring job sites to their original condition
9. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for the crew, the public, the client, and Ledcor

Qualifications:

1. Experience working in underground utility construction, civil construction, or landscaping is an asset
2. Hydroseeding experience is considered an asset
3. Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps
4. Experience operating and maintaining mini excavators, skid steers, and backhoes
5. Strong time management skills with the ability to manage a broad range of activities
6. Technically adept with a strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and solve problems
7. Able to write clearly and succinctly for various forms of communication
8. Clean driver’s abstract
9. Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Travel to various sites in the surrounding Edmonton, AB area
2. Working outdoors in various weather conditions

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

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. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

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.

About Us

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.