Join Our Team -Utility Construction Worker (UCW)
Location: Clifford, ON
Position Type: Full Time
Apply to: [email protected]
Who We Are
At Wightman, we’re committed to providing exceptional service and building strong local connections. As a family-owned telecommunications company with a proud history, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We’re currently looking for a Utility Construction Worker to join our Contracting team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of Construction, you will be engaged in all facets of underground utility construction such as: installation, pulling and jetting of underground fibre optic and copper cables, vaults, terminals, aerial service wires and perform buried service wire cutovers. You will possess strong skills in equipment operation including directional drills, backhoes and plows as well as several other smaller mechanical tools. UCW will diligently follow health and safety measures on every job site to ensure the safest work environment. UCW at times will be required to work alone, or with a crew and will be expected to work in a team effort to complete their assigned tasks in a timely and safe manner.
What You’ll Do
- Operate equipment including but not limited to cable plows, backhoe, directional drill, vac truck
- Install duct, vaults, terminals, fibre optic/copper cables.
- Digging holes and trenches
- Assess job site for traffic protection and equipment setup. All traffic control shall be set up according to Book 7.
- Perform daily maintenance of vehicles and machinery including visual inspections and checking fluids to ensure they are in proper working order.
- Expose and spot existing underground facilities and able to direct equipment operator to avoid damage.
- Read and interpret blueprints as well as locate sheets.
- Locate cables.
- Perform buried service wire cutovers.
- Care for company work vehicles. Ensure stocked materials and tools in the vehicle are well organized to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Respond to after-hour damages as required.
- Adhere to Company and Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
What You Bring
- Previous experience operating equipment such as cable plows, backhoe, directional drill, vac truck would be considered an asset.
- Grade 12 Diploma.
- Driver’s License G class (A-Z class preferred) with a clean abstract.
- Solid understanding of Utility Construction.
- Knowledge of fibre optic cabling.
What Makes You a Great Fit
The ideal candidate is energetic, intelligent and an enthusiastic team player. Skills and attributes include:
- Ability to effectively use various equipment such as GPS and cable locators.
- Document all work completed to ensure accuracy.
- Demonstrate excellent driving skills in the safest manner.
- Proactively demonstrate Health and Safety work safe practices to foster the safest work environment possible.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and ability to work well as part of a team.
Working Conditions
- This position requires extensive physical demands such as carrying, kneeling, bending, and work in all types of weather conditions.
- Specialized training consists of, but is not limited to, “Work Area Protection,” “Electrical Awareness,” WHMIS, and “Defensive Driving.”
- Additional demands include driving, working with small tools and objects, working autonomously and following tight schedules.
Ready to Join Us?
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by 4:00pm pm July 18, 2025 to: [email protected]
Wightman is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.