Underground Construction Labourer – 2 Positions Available

Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Glenlea, Manitoba

Typical Start Time: 6:00 a.m.

Start a Career in Underground Construction

Precision Underground Inc. is hiring two full-time Underground Construction Labourers to support our directional drilling and site-restoration crews.

Previous construction experience is helpful but not required. We’re willing to train dependable people who enjoy physical work, show up on time, follow instructions, and want to learn valuable construction and equipment-operating skills.

This is an entry point into the underground construction industry—not a dead-end labour position. Employees who demonstrate a robust work ethic and willingness to learn may have opportunities to advance into directional drilling, locating, truck driving, equipment operation, and crew-leadership positions.

Why Join Precision Underground?

- $20.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time, Monday-to-Friday work
- Extended health benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Practical, on-the-job training
- Opportunities to learn equipment operation and utility construction
- Advancement opportunities within the company
- Optional weekend work when available
- Varied projects and work locations
- Locally owned, family-operated Manitoba company
- Supportive crew environment

What You’ll Do
- Assist directional drilling and underground utility crews.
- Prepare work areas, tools, and materials for daily operations.
- Help expose utilities and prepare entry and exit pits.
- Load and unload tools, pipe, materials, and equipment.
- Operate hand tools, compactors, pumps, and other small equipment.
- Assist with installing underground pipe and conduit.
- Help set up barricades, signs, and safe work zones.
- Provide traffic control when required.
- Restore lawns, approaches, driveways, and other surfaces after construction.




- Complete site cleanup and leave work areas in good condition.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
- Assist with general shop and equipment-maintenance tasks.
- Follow instructions from equipment operators and crew leaders.
- Follow company safety procedures and project requirements.

Required Qualifications
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Reliable transportation to our Glenlea location
- Able to report for a typical 6:00 a.m. start
- Physically capable of lifting, carrying, digging, and handling construction materials
- Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions
- Able to follow directions and work safely around trucks and heavy equipment
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn
- Able to work effectively as part of a crew
- Willing to travel or work out of town occasionally when projects require it

Experience Previous construction experience is an asset but isn’t required. Training will be provided to the right candidates.

Relevant experience may include

- Underground utility construction
- Landscaping and property restoration
- Excavation or earthworks
- Concrete or asphalt work
- Directional drilling
- Hydrovac work
- Agriculture or farm work
- Road construction
- General construction
- Equipment operation
- Other physically demanding outdoor work

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:
- Show up consistently and are ready to work.
- Enjoy physical, hands-on work.
- Learn by watching, listening, and doing.
- Take care of tools and equipment.
- Are comfortable getting dirty and working outdoors.
- Can stay productive without constant supervision.




- Help your coworkers when a task needs to be completed.
- Want to learn a skilled trade and take on more responsibility.

This Position Probably Isn’t for You If:
- You’re looking for light-duty or indoor work.
- You aren’t comfortable working outdoors in changing weather.
- You’re unable to start work in Glenlea at 6:00 a.m.
- You don’t want to perform lifting, digging, cleanup, or restoration work.
- You aren’t willing to travel occasionally for project work.
- You’re looking for a short-term job without an interest in learning or developing new skills.

Opportunities to Advance Depending on your interests, performance, and company needs, you may have opportunities to learn:
- Directional drill operation
- Underground locating
- Hydrovac operation
- Excavator and skid-steer operation
- Commercial truck operation
- Utility installation
- Site restoration
- Crew leadership

Advancement is based on reliability, safety, attitude, skill development, and the ability to work well with the team.

About Precision Underground

Precision Underground Inc. is a locally owned underground construction company based in Glenlea, Manitoba.

We invest in practical training and mentorship to develop skilled underground construction employees. We value people who work safely, support their crew, take pride in their work, and want to build a lasting career.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé along with a short description of any construction, landscaping, agriculture, equipment, mechanical, or outdoor work experience.

Candidates without previous construction experience are still encouraged to apply.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits

- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- Can you reliably report to Glenlea, Manitoba, for a 6:00 a.m. start?

Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Labourer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Precision Underground
📍 Winnipeg