Labourer - Telecom Construction (Future Opportunity)

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

Job summary

A North American construction company is seeking an experienced Utility Construction labourer in Kitchener. This role involves responsibilities such as operating equipment, driving company vehicles, and ensuring safe digging practices. Candidates must have a valid G driver’s license, experience in underground utility construction, and strong time management skills. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering competitive health benefits and retirement packages, along with a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and benefits package

Access to mental health resources

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Must have experience in underground utility construction or civil construction.
• Capable of writing clearly for communication.
• Experience in landscaping is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duties operating equipment safely under direction.
• Drive vehicles like cube van or 3-ton dump truck.
• Assist with tasks like digging pits and placing underground cables.

Skills

Knowledge of underground utility construction

Strong time management

Ability to analyze information and problem solve

Ability to read work maps

Education

Valid G driver’s license

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.

* This is for a future opportunity **

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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 light 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

• Must have a valid G driver’s license and a clean driver abstract
• Experience working in the underground utility construction, civil construction or landscaping is an asset
• Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps
• 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

Working Conditions

• Travel to various sites in the surrounding Kitchener/Milton, ON area
• Work primarily outdoors on various terrains and in all weather conditions.
• May require working in confined spaces, at heights, and near energized equipment.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

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 .