Labourer - Telecom Construction

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Construction Labourer, where you will play a vital role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure. This position involves performing general duties and operating equipment while working with a dedicated team to ensure safe and efficient project completion. You will engage in various tasks, including excavating pits, placing underground cables, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. If you are technically adept, possess strong time management skills, and are eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground utility construction or civil construction is an asset.
• Capable of reading telecommunication plans and work maps.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duties and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist in excavating pits and placing underground cables.

Skills

Underground utility construction

Civil construction

Landscaping

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Mini excavators

Skid steers

Backhoes

Job description

You are an experienced Utility Construction labourer with knowledge of underground utility or civil construction and maintenance. 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.

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

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 clean and organized
• Works with crew members to perform 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 the underground utility construction, civil construction or landscaping is an asset
• Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps
• 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
• Capable of writing clearly and succinctly for different forms of communication
• Clean drivers abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Working Conditions:

• Travel to various sites in the surrounding Edmonton, AB area
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions

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.

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 .