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Laborer (Utilities)

@ VEIT

Field, British Columbia

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

VEIT, a specialty contractor, is hiring a full-time utilities laborer for physical work at construction project sites. The role involves trenching, excavation support, material handling and site cleanup, with 8 to 10 hour days, occasional weekends and union affiliation expected. OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform strenuous manual labour at construction sites
  • Load, unload and haul materials
  • Confirm underground and overhead utilities before excavating
  • Keep the job site clean and secure
  • Follow safety and incident reporting procedures

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six to twelve months of construction experience
  • OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR
  • Willing to join the union
  • Pass drug and alcohol screening

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 100 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsOSHA 10, First Aid/CPR
Background checksdrug and alcohol
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Job description
Job Description

Performs tasks involving physical labor at construction project sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

A Day in the Life

  • Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.
  • Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman, Superintendent, General Superintendent, Safety Director or Management.
  • Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
  • Maintain a clean job site at all times. Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
  • Material handling and storage.
  • Assist in identify and ensuring that any underground and overhead utilities have been located/exposed prior to excavating.
  • Review trenching requirements with Superintendent and ensure any required protection is available.
  • Keep project foreman, superintendent, or general superintendent informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at construction project sites or adversely affect Company operations.
  • Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Need

  • High school diploma or equivalent, six to twelve months of construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work. Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines at all times.
  • OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures.
  • Ability to view and understand safety training video.
  • Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
  • Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
  • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.

Other

  • This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana, in accordance with Company policy and applicable laws.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.
  • Position requires 8 to 10-hour work days and occasional weekends, as needed. Must be flexible regarding work hours.
  • Must be willing to travel as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, speak, and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat.

Additional Job Description

The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

Benefits Offered To Union Craft Workers Include

  • 401k, Employee Assistance Program

For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, hourly rate and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Never settle, dig deeper

Our Core Values

  • Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
  • Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we’re proud to put the Veit name on it.
  • Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots — especially when times get challenging.
  • Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you’re a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
  • Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

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