Sewage Pipelayer, Underground Construction

Sewage Pipelayer, Underground Construction

Employer:  GS Construction

Business Address : 29211 Acheson Road, Acheson, AB T7X 6A8

Job Locations:  The position requires travel to various locations in the Edmonton region (AB). The employer provides transportation when the job site is outside of the City of Edmonton.

Wage: $31-$42.50/hour (based on skills and experience, salary increases as per Company policy); performance bonus per company policy.

Employment terms and conditions : Seasonal, Full-Time, 40 to 60 hours/week (weather-dependent), Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime

Benefits : Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Living allowance for out-of-town work

Vacancies : 30

Anticipated start date:  Spring 2027 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Job requirements:

Language:  Basic English

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a water and sewer construction setting

Work Setting : Underground Infrastructure construction which includes storm, sanitary, and water mains within municipal, commercial, or residential land development projects.

Area of specialization : Laser levelling/aligning

Construction specialization : Municipal, commercial or residential deep underground utilities (storm, sanitary, and water systems).

Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Underground, Confined spaces, Dangerous, Dusty

Work conditions and physical capabilities : Fast-paced environment, physically demanding, Attention to detail, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Work under pressure, Handling heavy loads (Up to 23 kg (50 lbs))

Personal suitability : Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Dependability, Judgement

Own tools/equipment:  Steel-toed safety boots

Security and safety : Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements

Duties:

• Reporting to the Foreman, the Pipelayer will be responsible for preparing and installing underground sewer pipelines and water mains as required.
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials,
• Aligning pipes during sewer pipeline construction,
• Level earth to fine-grade specifications,
• Ensure blueprint specifications are followed,
• Use laser levels, grade rods, or transit levels to ensure correct configuration & alignment of pipes,
• Ensure the pipe is compliant with specifications with bedding, grade, and cover compaction,
• Ensure company policies are followed to mitigate any damage to both overhead/underground utilities, property, and equipment,
• Inspect places where pipes are fitted together to ensure pipes are spaced out properly and according to specifications,
• Ensure pipes are bedded and covered with appropriate dirt or other material,
• Mentor and guide helpers and new employees,
• Know, understand, and ensure compliance with safety regulations,
• Know and follow the company’s rules, policies, and procedures.

How to apply:

Via Link:  

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Youth and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.

Note: We appreciate every application we receive, but we can only contact the candidates who are selected to move forward in the hiring process.