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 robust 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.
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📌 Utility Installer (Alberta)
🏢 JATEC
📍 Alberta