Labourer Trainee

Job Location:
**Whitby**

State/Province:
**Ontario**

Telecon provides **_turnkey solutions_** for **_building_**, **_maintaining_** and **_repairing_** **_telecommunication_** **_networks_** that are underground, aerial, indoors and wireless, as well as for **energy networks**.
Nearly 2,500 passionate employees working across Canada provide installation, construction, verification and maintenance services for cabled and wireless networks. With over 45 years of experience and continuous growth, our Expercom division is looking to fill the position of _Construction Labourer _for Whitby.
Position status: This is a full-time position.
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Working under the supervision of the field supervisor, he/she will assist the team with the installation of telecommunications infrastructure (buried cable, wire or ducts).

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Will execute all work assigned safely
- Will assist with general site preparation and cleanup
- Handle and distribute construction materials, loading and unloading vehicles with supplies, equipment, remove all debris from work sites
- Assist with traffic control
- Will perform all other duties as required by operations manager or field supervisor

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completion of high school
- Minimum 2 years of related experience in the construction industry
- Previous experience with underground communication networks ( an asset)
- Must have good oral communication skills and be able to work with others
- Must be able to safely lift 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Must be able to work in restricted and tight spaces and at heights
- Fall arrest certification (considered an asset)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and provide a clean driving record (abstract) and pass a criminal check prior to employment commencing
- Previous experience torpedoing (considered an asset)
- Must have a valid G Driver’s License or equivalent with a clean driver’s abstract
- Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position’s work tasks. These include but not limited to: working outdoors and in confined spaces, movement of equipment and/or materials, frequent climbing of ladders, frequent lifting and pulling of telecommunication cable in excess of 15 lbs. Attention to detail. Will be required to stand for extended periods of time.