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, wage 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

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

Vacancies: 30

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 setting, 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.

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, 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.

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