Skilled Labourer

Build your career. Build essential infrastructure. Build with AFL Integria.

AFL Integria is looking for motivated, safety-focused Skilled Labourers on a 1-year contract to join our growing Construction team. If you enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, being part of a strong crew, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Skilled Labourer, you’ll be directly involved in the construction of critical telecommunications and utility infrastructure. Your day could include assisting with fiber construction, cable pulling and placement, vault and handhole installation, backfilling, landscaping, directional drilling support, equipment operation, loading and unloading materials, traffic control, and general construction activities.

This is a physically active, field-based role where safety, teamwork, reliability, and flexibility matter. You’ll work alongside experienced construction professionals, gain exposure to different aspects of utility construction, and have opportunities to expand your skills and experience.

If you're ready to work hard, learn, grow, and help build the infrastructure that keeps communities connected, we want to hear from you

*Note: this is a contract role with a possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Able to read construction plans
• When required and if appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments
• Assist in the loading/unloading of equipment and supplies needed for daily work assignments including, but not limited to, cables and multiport
• Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
• Fully set up worksite including Setting up flagging
• Opening manholes or services boxes
• Operating hydrovac to clean service boxes and/or manholes
• Using gas detectors to assess and ensure gas readings are adequate prior to entering manhole
• Cleaning, testing and purging of manholes prior to entering
• Completing roping and rodding and full circuit of runs
• Hand pulling short run cables or alternatively using hydraulically driven tuggers for long run cables
• Place yellow spiral wrap on cable for identification of fibre optic cable
• Complete all necessary paperwork associated with redline drawings
• Complete production reports for submission to clients
• Complete timesheets that are both accurate and timely
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Enhancing Organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
• Adhere to and promotes the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Personal Qualities

• Detail oriented – accuracy is required
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Results focused – driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills – ability to work well on a team

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction experience
• Capable of working in all temperatures and climates and in confined spaces
• Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding workload
• Work location: Work in locations that preclude the ability to return home
• Work hours: Shift work
• Traveling is required

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma
• Valid Class 1, 3 or 5 Driver’s License
• Certifications & Licenses not required but preferred
• Previous Telecommunication experience is an asset

Why Work for AFL Integria

• We Care: Our Employees are eligible to participate in our amazing Total Rewards Program which offers: Extended Health and Dental, Vision Care, Life Insurance, RRSP matching, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more.
• We Include: AFL Integria is an equal opportunity employer that’s committed to accessible, inclusive employment.
• We Develop: We enthusiastically support learning and advancement opportunities for our team members.
• We Reward: Abundant discounts with various retailers via our Work Perks Program.
• We have Fun! Employee Events throughout the Year!
• We Connect…. #WeareAFL