Details:
Valard Telecom is seeking Utility Construction labourer with 1-3+ years of experience in underground utility or civil construction for projects throughout British Columbia
Benefits: Valard is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and a complete range of employee benefits.
Responsibilities
• Completes regular vehicle maintenance checks and associated paperwork
• Drives cube van or 3-ton dump truck with trailer in tow
• Keeps crew vehicles consistently clean and organized
• Works with crew members to perform the day's tasks (excavating pits, rod, and rope conduits, placing underground cables, conduits, assisting in directional bore operations, removing and replacing concrete and asphalt, etc...)
• Operates equipment and lifts heavy items (up to 50 lbs.)
• Reads underground utility locates and ensures safe digging practices are always being adhered to
• Assists in restoring job sites back to their original state
• Maintains a healthy and safe work environment for the crew, the public, the customer, and Ledcor
• May perform other related duties as required
Qualifications & Experience:
• Experience working in the underground utility construction, civil construction or landscaping is an asset
• Capable of reading underground telecommunication plans and work maps
• Experience operating and maintaining mini excavators, skid steers and backhoes is an asset
• Strong time management skills with the ability to attend to a broad range of activities
• Technically adept with a strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve
• Capable of writing clearly and succinctly for different forms of communication
• Clean drivers abstract
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements
Work Conditions
• Travel to various sites across BC is required
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver's license
• Must have and maintain a clean driver's abstract