Locator

Aecon • Cambridge, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Aecon Utilities is seeking a Utility and Private Utility Locator to perform utility locates for gas, electricity, telecommunications, water, and sewers. This is a unionized position requiring membership in the union upon acceptance. The service areas include Ottawa and Cambridge. Aecon is committed to building what matters for future generations, focusing on safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion. They invest in their people through well-being support, career development programs like Aecon University and Leadership Programs, and initiatives promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Aecon is also a leader in sustainable construction, committed to operating responsibly and minimizing environmental impact.

Requirements

• Valid Ontario (G) Driver’s License and clean drivers record.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work long hours when required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately and problem solve under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work to timelines.
• Ability to interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Strong computer skills – Work management software, Email, MS Excel, MS Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with public locates, private locates, pre-engineering locates and Vital Main Integrity (gas distribution third party observation) considered an asset.
• Prior construction experience is considered an asset.
• DPT Certification is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely locate underground utilities accurately using utility record systems and electronic locating equipment.
• Field mark and document utility locates using locate work management software, and following prescribed documentation procedures.
• Complete locate requests assigned by Foreperson/Coordinator/Superintendent accurately and in a timely manner.
• Understand and utilize infrastructure records in planning/completing utility locates.
• Safely operate a company provided vehicle including planning the travel to/from work sites.
• Work (as assigned) as a member of locate project teams.
• Communicate with Superintendent, Foreman, Coordinator and Client contacts (both internal and external to Aecon) - verbal, email, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for you and your family.
• Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments.
• Initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Leadership in sustainable construction with a commitment to operating responsibly and minimizing environmental impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed