Posted 3 months ago
Utility Locator
@ WesTower Communications Ltd.
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Overview
WesTower Communications Ltd. is hiring a Utility Locator to mark and document buried telecommunications, power, water, gas and other underground utilities for its field operations. The work is outdoors year-round, with travel and overtime often required, and the role requires a Utility Safety Partners (USP) locate and marking certification plus five years of locate experience. The posting states an immediate start is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Mark buried utilities and deliver accurate field locate documentation
- Coordinate locate requests through USP and across internal teams
- Support private and non-ALP utility locates
- Act as subject-matter expert for excavation teams
Requirements summary:
- Five years of utility locate experience
- USP Locate & Marking certification
- USP Ground Disturbance Level II certification
- Valid AB Class 5 driver's licence
- Good written and oral English
- Comfort working outdoors year-round
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | USP Locate & Marking certification, USP Ground Disturbance Level II certification, AB Class 5 Driver's License |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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WesTower Communications Ltd.
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Wireless - Wireline - Fabrication - Technical Services - Professional Services
Full company description
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and independent tower operators. Our turnkey solutions provide the safe, on-time, and quality installations that our customers have come to expect and our reputation is built on. Follow WesTower on Social Media! Facebook: WesTowerCommunicationsLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Westower_Canada
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,529
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 739
- Reported office locations
- 385 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0G6, CA
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- Business categories
- Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Other recorded names
- WesTower Communications Ltd.
- Specialties
- Site Development
- Wireline Service
- RF Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Fabrication
- In-Building
- Construction & Technical Services
- Commissioning
- Audits & Inspections
- and 24/7 Emergency Response & Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Site Development Wireline ServiceRF EngineeringProgram & Project ManagementStructural Engineering & DesignFabricationIn-BuildingConstruction & Technical ServicesCommissioningAudits & Inspections |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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The Utility Locator is responsible for marking and documenting buried utilities to support WesTower field operations. This person shall be considered an expert in reading locates for telecommunications, power, water, gas, and other underground services. This individual is a team player with a strong work ethic.
Core Competencies
Safety & Quality Focused
Utility Locate Field Marking and Documentation
Communication
Ground Disturbance and Damage Prevention Process
Teamwork
Adaptability / Flexibility
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Attention to Detail
Job Responsibilities
- The Utility Locator will be responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate field markings and locate documentation to WesTower Construction Management in accordance with all USP, WesTower, and facility owner requirements.
- The Utility Locator will also coordinate the request, filing, and completion of all locate requests through USP and communicate/coordinate the same across WesTower internal teams.
- The Utility Locator will also coordinate and support the delivery of non-ALP and private utility locates as required to support WesTower operations.
- The Utility Locator will support all WesTower excavation teams as an SME with respect to the utility locate process and procedures.
Requirements
- Valid AB Class 5 Driver’s License required
- Minimum 5 years of utility locate experience
- Must possess Utility Safety Partners (USP) endorsed Locate & Marking certification
- Must possess USP endorsed Ground Disturbance Level II certification
- The candidate must possess a good attitude, people skills, and an ability to work well with other company employees and management, and provide excellent customer service. The candidate must also be self-motivated.
- A love of working outdoors, as most duties are completed outdoors year-round
- Excellent work habits and a demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of the job to a high degree of satisfaction.
- Be confident in notifying the Construction Manager of unanticipated field changes and suggesting possible alternatives.
- Someone who understands that compliance with all company policies, procedures, safety regulations, code, and regulatory requirements is not an optional or part-time thing.
- Always meet established company standards of appearance and demeanor.
- Travel and overtime will often be required.
- Possess good written and oral skills in English.
- Immediate start if possible.
Work Conditions
- Ability to work in various environments/settings with moderate to loud noise levels
- Prepared to sit, stand, stop, crouch, reach, and walk for long periods of time
- Able to lift to 40 lbs.
- Valid AB Class 5 Driver’s License
- Overtime and travel, as required.
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