General Laborer (Telecommunications Crew)

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Reporting to Site Superintendent / Supervisor
• Field labour such as handling conduit, pulling fibre optic cable and setting vaults
• Fusing HDPE conduit
• Assisting directional driller by handling rods, attaching reamers, hooking pipe or cables
• Complying with all safety requirements of the job
• Operating equipment such as backhoe, mini-ex, skid steer
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Preferred 1-year experience in construction
• Experience operating underground utility and telecommunication installations.
• Ability to think logically about work at hand and compare site conditions with project designs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with supervisors, peers and clients
• Ability to travel where projects dictate
• Ability to detect errors, determine causes, and make corrections as appropriate
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to work long and unpredictable hours
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs.; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Criminal Background Check as required for secure sites
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications/Assets:

• Experience with installing Telecommunications or Hydro underground utilities
• Class 3 License w/ Air
• Experience operating Heavy Equipment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour dependent on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All visitors and clients are expected to wear a mask and follow the Covid-19 protocols. If staff test positive and are experiencing symptoms they are required to stay home to minimize the risk of spread.

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)
• Fiber Optic or Telecommunications: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)
• Class 3 Licence (preferred)
• Class 1 Licence (preferred)