Utility Construction Labourer – Shallow Utilities

Calgary, Alberta | Full-Time, Permanent | Competitive Wages | Overtime Opportunities | Comprehensive Benefits

Start a Career Building Alberta’s Utility Infrastructure

RAHCAR Power Corp. is a growing utility construction and maintenance contractor delivering critical infrastructure projects throughout Alberta, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

We construct and maintain overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, transmission infrastructure, natural gas systems, communications infrastructure, street lighting, and complete shallow-utility installations for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Our reputation is built on Safety, Quality, Accountability, and Performance. We believe great crews are built by hiring people with the right attitude, giving them opportunities to learn, and recognizing those who take pride in their work.

We are currently seeking motivated Utility Construction Labourers to join our Calgary team, primarily supporting shallow-utility construction in new residential and commercial developments throughout Calgary and surrounding communities.

Previous utility experience is an asset, but it is not required. We are looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals who want to work hard, learn the industry, and build a long-term career in construction.

Why Join RAHCAR?

- Competitive hourly wages based on experience and qualifications
- Overtime opportunities
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Contemporary fleet, tools, and construction equipment
- Hands-on training in underground utility construction
- Opportunities to learn equipment operation
- Exposure to electrical, natural gas, communications, and street-lighting construction
- Opportunities for advancement as skills and experience develop
- Work alongside experienced Power Line Technicians, Gas Fusers, Equipment Operators, and Foremen
- A team environment where reliability, initiative, and strong performance are recognized

Position Summary Utility Construction Labourers are an important part of RAHCAR’s field crews and assist with the construction and installation of underground electrical, natural gas, communications, street-lighting, and related shallow-utility infrastructure.

This is a hands-on position involving physical work, construction tools, materials, equipment, and active jobsites.

You will work alongside experienced tradespeople and equipment operators while developing practical construction skills and an understanding of how complete underground utility systems are built.

For the right individual, this role can provide an excellent entry point into a long-term career in utility construction.

What You’ll Do

Underground Utility Construction

- Assist with the installation of electrical, natural gas, communications, street-lighting, and associated underground utility infrastructure.




- Assist crews with conduit installation, cable pulling, gas pipe installation, utility services, vaults, pedestals, transformers, and related construction activities.
- Support trenching, excavation, bedding, backfilling, compaction, grading, and site restoration.
- Handle and organize construction materials, tools, conduits, cable, pipe, and equipment.
- Assist tradespeople and equipment operators with daily construction activities.
- Work around excavations and existing underground infrastructure while following established safe-work practices.
- Assist with measuring, layout, site preparation, and general project execution.
- Perform other construction-related duties required to safely and efficiently complete projects.

Tools & Equipment
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, compaction equipment, and other construction tools as trained and authorized.
- Assist with the setup, movement, and maintenance of construction equipment.
- Perform basic inspections, cleaning, fueling, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles as required.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Opportunities may be available to develop skills operating skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes, and other construction equipment based on experience, aptitude, and training.

Safety
- Participate in daily tailboard meetings, field-level hazard assessments, and job planning.
- Follow RAHCAR, client, and regulatory safety requirements at all times.
- Recognize hazards and communicate concerns to supervisors and crew members.
- Follow utility locate and safe-excavation requirements.
- Use required personal protective equipment and maintain safe work practices.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and professional worksites.
- Look out for your crew and contribute to a culture where everyone goes home safely.

Teamwork & Professionalism
- Take direction from Foremen, Journeymen, and other experienced crew members.
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively as part of a construction crew.
- Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to contribute.
- Take pride in the quality and productivity of your work.
- Ask questions, learn new skills, and take initiative when appropriate.
- Treat coworkers, clients, the public, and project stakeholders professionally and respectfully.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Reliable transportation and ability to report to work as scheduled.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.




- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
- Comfortable performing physically demanding construction work.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry approximately 50 lbs.
- Ability to work around excavations, construction equipment, and active jobsites.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Local to the Calgary area or willing to relocate before beginning employment.
- Willingness to work overtime when project requirements dictate.

What Will Help You Succeed Previous construction experience is an asset but is not required.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring any of the following:

- Civil construction or earthworks experience
- Underground utility or shallow-utility experience
- Pipeline, oilfield, landscaping, roadbuilding, concrete, or general construction experience
- Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, excavators, or backhoes
- Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement
- Ground Disturbance Level II
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- CSTS 2020
- Experience working from utility locates or construction drawings
- Mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining equipment or tools

Most importantly, we are looking for people with a solid work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to continually improve.

Who You Are

You

- Take pride in a hard day’s work.
- Show up on time and can be counted on by your crew.
- Put safety ahead of shortcuts.
- Are willing to learn from experienced tradespeople.
- Ability to complete physical work in changing weather conditions.
- Take care of tools, equipment, and company property.
- Want to learn new skills and take on greater responsibility as you develop.
- Work well as part of a team and help wherever needed.
- Are looking for an opportunity to build a career rather than simply find your next job.

Career Development RAHCAR believes in developing people from within.

Employees who demonstrate robust safety performance, reliability, initiative, and the ability to learn may have opportunities to develop into positions such as:

- Equipment Operator
- Gas Fuser
- Lead Hand
- Power Line Technician Apprentice
- Foreman
- Other skilled utility-construction roles

Your development depends on your interests, capabilities, available opportunities, and performance—but if you want to grow, we want to give you the opportunity to do it.

Join the RAHCAR Team

You do not need to already be a utility expert to build a career in the utility industry.

If you are dependable, safety-conscious, willing to work hard, and interested in learning how the infrastructure behind Alberta’s growing communities is built, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future with RAHCAR Power Corp.

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits

- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Utility Construction Labourer – Shallow Utilities (Calgary)
🏢 Rahcar Power
📍 Calgary