Labourer/hydroseeder - Telecom Construction

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
Job ID: R24150
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

You are an experienced Utility Construction Labourer with a background in hydroseeding and a solid understanding of underground utility or civil construction and maintenance. In this role, you will be responsible for performing general day-to-day duties and operating equipment alongside other crew members to complete work safely and efficiently, under the direction of the Foreperson.

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Essential Responsibilities:

- Operate hydroseeding machine to spray soil for erosion control on construction sites
- Perform regular vehicle maintenance checks and complete associated documentation
- Drive a cube van or 3-ton dump truck with trailer in tow
- Keep crew vehicles clean and organized
- Collaborate with crew members on tasks such as excavating pits, rodding and roping conduits, placing underground cables in conduits, assisting with directional boring, and removing/replacing concrete and asphalt
- Operate equipment and handle heavy materials (up to 50 lbs)
- Read underground utility locates and ensure safe digging practices are always followed
- Assist in restoring job sites to their original condition
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for the crew, the public, the client, and Ledcor

Qualifications:

- Experience working in underground utility construction, civil construction, or landscaping is an asset
- Hydroseeding experience is considered an asset
- Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps
- Experience operating and maintaining mini excavators, skid steers, and backhoes
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage a broad range of activities
- Technically adept with a strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and solve problems
- Able to write clearly and succinctly for various forms of communication
- Clean driver’s abstract
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements

Working Conditions:

- Travel to various sites in the surrounding Edmonton, AB area
- Working outdoors in various weather conditions

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB