Utility Installer

Jatec

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Home daily Edmonton area

Overtime opportunities

Health benefits

EAP

Construction bonus program

Retirement plan

Training & development

Job summary

JATEC in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Shallow Utility Installer (Construction Labourer) to join our underground utility team. You’ll help install fibre optic and utility infrastructure, work with Foremen, and contribute to safe, efficient project progress in all weather.

Starting wage is CAD 23.00 per hour, with pay depending on experience. This year-round, full-time role offers local work, overtime opportunities, and a strong team culture focused on safety and quality construction in the Edmonton

Qualifications

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is required.
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
7 months to 1 year of construction industry experience.
Able to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and walk during shifts.
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labour to support underground utility installations.
Load/unload and move construction materials at the work site.
Dig, backfill, and clean trenches.
Assist with installation of underground utilities and fibre optic infrastructure.
Support equipment operators and learn to operate construction equipment.
Maintain clean, organized and safe worksites.
Complete general labour tasks to support construction operations.

Skills

Driver's license (Class 5)

75 lb lifting

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Job description

Shallow Utility Installer ( Construction Labourer)

Edmonton, AB | Full-Time | Year-Round Employment

Wage- Starting at $23.00 per hour, depending on experience

Build More Than Infrastructure. Build Your Future.

For over 40 years, JATEC has been connecting communities through underground utilities, fibre optic networks, street lighting, and transportation infrastructure. The work we do today helps build the communities people live, work, and grow in for generations.

We're looking for hardworking individuals who take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that builds something bigger than themselves.

Whether you're looking to start a career in construction or bring your existing experience to a strong team, JATEC offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.

What You’ll Do

As an Underground Utility Installer (Labourer), you will support the installation of underground utility and electrical infrastructure throughout the Edmonton area. Working alongside experienced Foremen and Lead Hands, you’ll play an important role in helping projects progress safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities Include:

Performing manual labour to support underground utility installations
Loading, unloading, and moving construction materials to and from work areas
Digging, backfilling, and cleaning trenches
Assisting with the installation of underground utilities and fibre optic infrastructure
Supporting equipment operators and learning to operate construction equipment
Maintaining clean, organized, and safe worksites
Performing ongoing maintenance of work areas, trenches, and equipment
Completing general labour activities required to support construction operations

The Reality

We’re upfront about what this job requires.

Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Perform physically demanding labour throughout the workday
Regular lifting of materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching
Work 8-10 hour shifts, 5-6 days per week
Arrive ready to contribute as part of a hardworking construction crew

If you enjoy working with your hands, being part of a strong team, and seeing the results of your work at the end of each day, you’ll fit right in.

Why Join JATEC?

Year-round employment
Local work in Edmonton and surrounding area with the opportunity to return home every day
Industry-competitive hourly wages
Overtime opportunities
100% employer-paid extended health benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Construction Season Bonus Program
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Team-oriented culture built on safety, hard work, and respect

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
7 months to 1 year of construction industry experience
Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend, and walk throughout the workday
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Assets That Will Help You Stand Out

While not required, we’d love to hear from candidates who have:

Previous underground utility installation experience
Fibre optic cable installation experience
Civil construction experience
Experience operating construction equipment
Experience working around excavations and trenches
Utility locating or related industry experience

Don’t meet every asset listed? We’d still like to hear from you!

Leave Your Mark.

The infrastructure we build today will serve communities for decades. At JATEC, you’ll be part of a team that’s building the networks, utilities, and infrastructure that keep Alberta connected.

If you’re ready to work hard, develop valuable skills, and build a career with a company that has a 40-year legacy of connecting communities, we’d like to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in JATEC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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