Shallow Utility Lead Hand

Jatec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Hand to oversee a dedicated team in the construction sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth operations, safety compliance, and effective task coordination. As a Lead Hand, you will leverage your experience to mentor apprentices, assist skilled trades, and maintain high work standards. With over 40 years of expertise in connecting communities, this opportunity offers competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment. Join us to make a significant impact in the construction industry while enjoying the stability of returning home every day.

Benefits

Industry competitive hourly wages

100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Construction Season Bonus Program

Advancement and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Assist tradespersons and maintain equipment in working order.
• Coordinate tasks and resolve issues among team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Safety Compliance

Manual Labour

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid Training

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Standard Vehicles

Job description

WHAT WE DO:

JATEC has been connecting communities for over 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fiber optics, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure across Canada.

JOB SUMMARY:

A Lead Hand is an experienced worker in charge of a small group of employees to complete required tasks. The Lead Hand plays an intermediate role between field staff and foreman. The Lead Hand is responsible for the smooth and safe operation of their team, helping the workers to meet goals. They coordinate the team and are responsible for applying policies and procedures. Other duties may include arranging for extra workers, evaluating the quality of work of team members, organizing crew tasks, maintaining work standards, resolving issues between team members, and mentoring apprentices.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

• Industry competitive hourly wages
• Work in Edmonton and Area. Return home every day!
• 100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Construction Season Bonus Program
• Advancement and learning opportunities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working 5-6 days a week, 8-10 hours a day, depending on project requirements.
• Manual labour to support underground utility installation.
• Assist Foreman with workload, acting as leader in their absence from site.
• Assist tradespersons such as electricians, cement finishers, boom truck operators in construction activities.
• Ensure that daily operations are carried out in accordance with company objectives through the direct effective supervision of employees and subcontractors.
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities.
• Maintain equipment in working order.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities relating to skill or trade that is being supervised required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years’ experience in construction, with increasing responsibilities.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Leadership in Safety Excellence considered an asset.
• First Aid Training considered an asset.
• Competency driving standard vehicles and towing trailers considered an asset.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Be able to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and walk to perform work.
• Able to work outside in inclement weather conditions.