Multi Utility Locator

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2025
Job ID: R24841
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

You are a dedicated Utility Locator who takes pride in accurately identifying and marking underground facilities to ensure safety and prevent damage. You thrive in independent roles, managing your time efficiently while working in diverse outdoor environments. With hands-on experience in the telecom industry, you understand the importance of precision and reliability when working around critical infrastructure. You’re now looking to expand your expertise and contribute to a team that values high-quality work and a strong safety culture.
In this role, you will support Ledcor’s FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) deployments as well as other new growth projects across the region.

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Essential Responsibilities:

- Interpret job order tickets accurately
- Read and understand blueprints and utility maps
- Plan efficient travel routes through both urban and rural locations
- Operate specialized locating equipment to identify the exact position of underground utilities
- Monitor excavation activities to ensure underground facilities are not damaged
- Create clear and professional utility sketches using Visio

Qualifications:

- 1-3 years of experience locating underground utilities or working with outside plant fiber optics
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Experience with telecommunications and wiring is an asset
- Familiarity with locate ticketing and mapping tools such as Utilocate, Multiviewer, and U2 is considered an asset
- Experience using Microsoft Visio to create locate sketches is also an asset
- A positive, customer-focused attitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing field conditions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must hold a Class 5 driver's license and provide a clean driver’s abstract
- Committed to maintaining vehicle, tools, and testing equipment in top condition

Work Conditions:

- Company van and major tools are provided
- Travel required, including overnight stays and out-of-town training or assignments
- Work takes place in a variety of outdoor conditions — including uneven terrain, residential areas, construction zones, and all weather
- Physically able to meet the demands of the role (walking, standing, bending, etc.)

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.

1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, AB