Posted 2 months ago
Utility Installer
@ Jatec
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Jatec is hiring a full-time Shallow Utility Installer in Edmonton, AB, on year-round work starting at $23.00 per hour. The labourer supports underground utility, fibre optic and electrical installations alongside foremen and lead hands, with 8-10 hour shifts, 5-6 days per week, outdoors in all weather.
Pay:
From $23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Dig, backfill and clean trenches
- Load, unload and move construction materials
- Assist with underground utility and fibre optic installation
- Support equipment operators
- Maintain clean and safe worksites
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- 7 months to 1 year construction experience
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and walk all day
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 45 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 75 lb · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Jatec
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Shallow Utility Installer ( Construction Labourer)
Edmonton, AB | Full-Time | Year-Round Employment
Wage- Starting at $23.00 per hour, depending on experience
Build More Than Infrastructure. Build Your Future.
For over 40 years, JATEC has been connecting communities through underground utilities, fibre optic networks, street lighting, and transportation infrastructure. The work we do today helps build the communities people live, work, and grow in for generations.
We're looking for hardworking individuals who take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that builds something bigger than themselves.
Whether you're looking to start a career in construction or bring your existing experience to a strong team, JATEC offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact.
What You'll Do
As an Underground Utility Installer (Labourer), you will support the installation of underground utility and electrical infrastructure throughout the Edmonton area. Working alongside experienced Foremen and Lead Hands, you'll play an important role in helping projects progress safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities Include:
- Performing manual labour to support underground utility installations
- Loading, unloading, and moving construction materials to and from work areas
- Digging, backfilling, and cleaning trenches
- Assisting with the installation of underground utilities and fibre optic infrastructure
- Supporting equipment operators and learning to operate construction equipment
- Maintaining clean, organized, and safe worksites
- Performing ongoing maintenance of work areas, trenches, and equipment
- Completing general labour activities required to support construction operations
The Reality
We're upfront about what this job requires.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Perform physically demanding labour throughout the workday
- Regular lifting of materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching
- Work 8-10 hour shifts, 5-6 days per week
- Arrive ready to contribute as part of a hardworking construction crew
If you enjoy working with your hands, being part of a strong team, and seeing the results of your work at the end of each day, you'll fit right in.
Why Join JATEC?
- Year-round employment
- Local work in Edmonton and surrounding area with the opportunity to return home every day
- Industry-competitive hourly wages
- Overtime opportunities
- 100% employer-paid extended health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Construction Season Bonus Program
- Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Team-oriented culture built on safety, hard work, and respect
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- 7 months to 1 year of construction industry experience
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend, and walk throughout the workday
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Assets That Will Help You Stand Out
While not required, we'd love to hear from candidates who have:
- Previous underground utility installation experience
- Fibre optic cable installation experience
- Civil construction experience
- Experience operating construction equipment
- Experience working around excavations and trenches
- Utility locating or related industry experience
Don't meet every asset listed? We'd still like to hear from you!
Leave Your Mark.
The infrastructure we build today will serve communities for decades. At JATEC, you'll be part of a team that's building the networks, utilities, and infrastructure that keep Alberta connected.
If you're ready to work hard, develop valuable skills, and build a career with a company that has a 40-year legacy of connecting communities, we'd like to hear from you.
We thank all applicants for their interest in JATEC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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