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OfficeSherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Our Telecommunications group is currently looking to add a HDD Locator to our growing team, based in Castor, AB.

Reporting to the Foreman or Lead Hand, we are seeking experienced construction Locators to work alongside our drill operators on underground FTTP and utility installations across Alberta.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Locate and track the drill head during horizontal directional drilling operations
  • Communicate bore path, depth, and deviation to the drill operator in real time
  • Record as-built data and flagging utility conflicts
  • Work with the crew to maintain grade and alignment on bore runs

Requirements

  • Experience in a team-oriented construction environment
  • Demonstrated experience as an HDD locator
  • Familiarity with locating equipment (DigiTrak, Eclipse, or similar)
  • Must have a valid Class-5 driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract
  • Must have own vehicle to get to site
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work outside for extended periods of time
  • Must be flexible to working varying hours
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all Alberta weather conditions

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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