Utility Installer

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

$23 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform manual labour to support the installation of underground utility and electrical infrastructure. Assist with trenching, backfilling, and the movement of construction materials while maintaining a safe and organized worksite.

Job details

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. Construction Labourer | Utility Labourer | Underground Utility Installer | Utility Installer | General Labourer | Civil Construction Labourer | Telecommunications Labourer | Fibre Optic Installer | Underground Utilities | Shallow Utilities | Utility Construction | Civil Construction | Telecommunications Construction | Fibre Optic Construction | Trenching | Excavation | Street Lighting | Site Servicing | Residential Development | Municipal Infrastructure | Edmonton Construction Jobs #INDL

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and have 7 months to 1 year of construction industry experience. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.