Shallow Utility Lead Hand
Confidential
Posted: February 23, 2026
Interested in this position?
Create a free account to apply with AI-powered matching
Quick Summary
A Lead Hand in Edmonton, Alberta, is responsible for coordinating a team and ensuring the smooth operation of a small group of employees, with a focus on safety and quality.
Required Skills
Job Description
WHAT WE DO:
JATEC has been connecting communities for over 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fiber optics, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure across Canada.
JOB SUMMARY:
A Lead Hand, is an experienced worker in charge of a small group of employees to complete required tasks. The Lead Hand plays an intermediate role between field staff and foreman. The Lead Hand is responsible for the smooth and safe operation of their team, helping the workers to meet goals. They coordinate the team and are responsible for applying policies and procedures. Other duties may include arranging for extra workers, evaluating the quality of work of team members, organizing crew tasks, maintaining work standards, resolving issues between team members, and mentoring apprentices.
WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:
Industry competitive hourly wages
Work in Edmonton and Area. Return home every day!
100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits and Employee Assistance Program
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Construction Season Bonus Program
Advancement and learning opportunities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working 5-6 days a week, 8-10 hours a day. Depending on project requirements.
Manual labour to support underground utility installation.
Assist Foreman with workload, acting as leader in their absence from site
Assist tradespersons such as electricians, cement finishers, boom truck operators in construction activities
Ensure that daily operations are carried out in accordance to company objectives through the direct effective supervision of employees and subcontractors
Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
Maintain equipment in working order.
Additional tasks and responsibilities relating to skill or trade that is being supervised required.
REQUIREMENTS:
2+ years’ experience in construction, with increasing responsibilities
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
Leadership in Safety Excellence considered an asset.
First Aid Training considered an asset.
Competency driving standard vehicles and towing trailers considered an asset.
Must be able to lift 75lbs.
Be able to stand, knee, crouch, bend and walk to perform work.
Able to work outside in inclement weather conditions.
#INDH