Labourer

The Laborer position is an entry-level role that requires individuals to perform predominantly manual tasks, including pulling, digging, landscaping, moving, transferring materials, and other related duties. This individual is a team player with a strong work ethic, eager to learn new skills and contribute to the team.

Core Competencies

Safety & Quality Focused

Utility Construction

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability / Flexibility

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Attention to Detail

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the building of buried facilities by filling support roles as part of the HDD, backend, and cable placement teams.
• Responsible for completing tasks as assigned by the forepersons or Construction Manager on a day-to-day basis.
• Must hold awareness regarding site safety and identify unsafe working conditions and not proceed with work if it endangers themselves, other workers, and/or the public.
• Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines.
• Take personal responsibility to meet the quality standards to satisfy customer needs in the work that they do.
• Applies due diligence in ensuring accuracy in promptly completing all necessary documentation, equipment logs, and FLHA.
• Proactive in maintaining a clean and organized worksite and assisting with construction clean-up as necessary.
• Is ready to perform additional assignments per the supervisor's direction.

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract, and own vehicle.
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Physically fit and able to bend, kneel, climb, and lift (up to 75 lbs.).
• Prior experience in underground utility construction with an understanding of utility depths and placement standards.
• Possess general knowledge of construction practices.
• Ability to drive trucks and trailers as required.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather (i.e., snow, rain, wind, etc.) if required.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Equipped to work in excavations, manholes, and tunnels
• Prepared to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift for long periods of time
• Able to lift to 75 lbs.
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License
• Overtime, as required.
• Able to work in various locations in Western Canada