You are a Drilling Locator with experience supporting utility maintenance and construction projects. Your background in telecommunications enables you to safely and efficiently guide directional drilling operations, ensuring accurate bore paths and protection of existing utilities.

Apply today and join our Ledcor Technical Services team to play a key role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure in the Kitchener area, ON.

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Essential Responsibilities:  

Perform drill locating activities, including tracking bore paths and guiding directional drilling operations

Guide directional drilling operations to ensure safe and precise installation of underground utilities

Support box locating, conduit installation for various cables, installation of pedestals and concrete bases, flush-mount vaults, and enclosures

Operate locating equipment and related tools to protect existing utilities and infrastructure

Maintains company equipment per service requirements and safety guidelines

Communicate work progress and safety performance to the site supervision

Install conduit, vaults, cable etc. i.e. doing labor work when not locating

Ensure health and safety is the number one priority by following company policies, CVOR guidelines, and safe work practices at all times

Work in confined areas as required

Handle and distribute construction materials, including loading and unloading vehicles and removing debris from work sites

Qualifications

Proven directional drilling locating experience, including use of the Falcon F5 locating system

Must have previous experience in telecommunications utility construction

Valid Full G driver’s license

Clean driver’s abstract and CVOR

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and utility locates

Ability to track and communicate daily production and materials

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple project stakeholders

Work Conditions:

Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)

Some travel will be required to site and/or other office locations

Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions

Compensation

$35.98 - $44.82 per hour

This is the applicable wage range for this position. Individuals will be assigned a base wage within this range based on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location.

Remote, site-based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including but not limited to travel and accommodation allowances.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package.  These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.