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Skilled Shallow Utility Labourer

Job Title: Skilled Shallow Utility Labourer
Location: Rocky View, AB
Reports to: Manager, Construction Operations
Job Posting#: 212
Application Deadline:

We have an opening for a Skilled Shallow Utility Labourer on our Construction team.


Responsibilities:

  • Ensures safe and steady production on shallow utility projects.
  • Loads and unloads construction materials on site.
  • Assists heavy equipment operators with swamping and safely exposing existing utilities.
  • Installs and connects conduit and duct banks to project drawings and specifications.
  • Assists with cable pulling and placement in conduit or open trench.
  • Places and levels bedding sand and assists with backfill and compaction.
  • Assists in site clean-up.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Physically able to stand, sit, move, squat, walk, climb, and lift up to 50lbs
  • Has hands-on shallow utility construction experience, including conduit installation, precast concrete structure installation, and supporting trenching and backfill operations with excavation equipment.
  • Good hand-eye coordination.
  • Works well as a team in accomplishing projects.
  • Can read utility construction drawings and follow applicable specifications.
  • Understands safe excavation practices, utility locates, and working around existing utilities.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written.

A Few Qualifications That Would Help You Succeed:

  • Own means of transportation to and from the site.
  • Two or more years of shallow utility construction experience is an asset.
  • Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s abstract in good standing.

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the industry, please apply below:

We thank all candidates for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
**Please note, you must be legally able to work in Canada**

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Primary Engineering and Construction Corporation (Primary) is a growth-oriented industry leader providing professional electrical engineering and construction services and specializing in emerging marketplaces in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.

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