Utility Person

Valard Construction; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

A leading Canadian utility contractor is seeking a Utility Person to support a multi-year project in Central Ontario. This hands-on role involves construction of electrical distribution systems, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong safety commitment. Join a unionized work environment with benefits provided by the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with rock drilling, chipping, and boring.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driver's abstract.
• Experience in distribution groundwork or electrical utility construction is a strong asset.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide an acceptable driver's abstract.
• Experience in distribution groundwork or electrical utility construction considered a strong asset.
• Experience hauling and operating heavy equipment considered an asset.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Support the construction of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Read, interpret, and verify utility locates.
• Operate heavy and light equipment safely.
• Perform site preparation and material handling.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• Follow all safety protocols, including ground disturbance procedures and traffic control measures, to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Support the Foreman and crew in daily operations and contribute to a positive team culture focused on safety and performance.

Skills

Ground Disturbance training

WHMIS

Traffic Control training

Equipment operation (mini-excavator, skid steer, backhoe)

Reading and verifying locates

Commitment to safety

Rock drilling

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Valid driver's license

Tools

Mini-excavator

Skid steer

Backhoe

Rock drill

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Utility Person to join our growing team to support a multi year Distribution project in Central Ontario. Reporting to the Construction Foreman, the Utility Person is responsible for providing support in the construction of overhead and underground electrical power systems and related infrastructure. This is a hands-on role where your strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safety will directly support our field operations and contribute to the overall success of the team.

Please Note: These positions are based in Central Ontario, and candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the construction of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems
• Read, interpret, and verify utility locates to ensure safe and accurate excavation and construction activities
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, including mini-excavators, skid steers, and backhoes, in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform rock drilling, chipping, and boring as required to support project work
• Assist with site preparation, material handling, and cleanup to maintain a safe and organized work environment
• Follow all safety protocols, including ground disturbance procedures and traffic control measures, to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Support the Foreman and crew in daily operations and contribute to a positive team culture focused on safety and performance

Requirements

• Ground Disturbance, WHMIS, Traffic Control, and Book 7 training
• Demonstrated experience in reading and verifying locates
• Hands-on experience with rock drilling, chipping, boring, and equipment operation (mini-excavator, skid steer, backhoe)
• Valid Driver's License and ability to provide an acceptable driver's abstract
• Experience in distribution groundwork or electrical utility construction considered a strong asset
• Experience hauling and operating heavy equipment considered an asset
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship

This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)

Benefits

This position will be part of the CUSW union and benefits are provided by the union.

About Our Business

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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