Skilled Shallow Utility Labourer | Rocky View, AB

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation in British Columbia seeks a skilled Shallow Utility Labourer to join the Construction team. You will support safe, steady production on shallow utility projects and handle material loading on site.

The role requires reading drawings, lifting up to 50 lbs, and strong teamwork with good safety practices. Experience with conduit installation and trench work is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain physically active on site.
• Able to read utility drawings and follow specs.
• Good communication, teamwork, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and steady production on shallow utility projects.
• Loads and unloads construction materials on site.
• Assists heavy equipment operators with swamping and exposing utilities.
• Installs and connects conduit and duct banks to drawings and specs.
• Assists with cable pulling and placement in conduit or open trench.
• Places and levels bedding sand and assists with backfill and compaction.
• Assists in site clean-up.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading drawings

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

We have an opening for a Skilled Shallow Utility Labourer on our Construction team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures safe and steady production on shallow utility projects.


• Loads and unloads construction materials on site.


• Assists heavy equipment operators with swamping and safely exposing existing utilities.


• Installs and connects conduit and duct banks to project drawings and specifications.


• Assists with cable pulling and placement in conduit or open trench.


• Places and levels bedding sand and assists with backfill and compaction.


• Assists in site clean-up.


• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, climb, and lift up to 50lbs


• Has hands-on shallow utility construction experience, including conduit installation, precast concrete structure installation, and supporting trenching and backfill operations with excavation equipment.


• Good hand-eye coordination.


• Works well as a team in accomplishing projects.


• Can read utility construction drawings and follow applicable specifications.


• Understands safe excavation practices, utility locates, and working around existing utilities.


• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

A Few Qualifications That Would Help You Succeed:

• Own means of transportation to and from the site.


• Two or more years of shallow utility construction experience is an asset.


• Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s abstract in good standing.