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Whissell: Building More Than a Job

Join our team as a Pipelayer and be a key player in building essential infrastructure! In this hands-on role, you’ll install and maintain sewer, storm drain, and utility lines, using the latest equipment and techniques. We’re looking for a motivated individual who thrives in an outdoor environment and has a sharp eye for quality and safety. If you’re ready to take on challenging projects and make a real impact, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

- Install pipe on grade and on line
- Make sure the pipe is cleaned
- Make sure pipe is pushed in the proper way
- Make sure tools are loaded in the morning
- Make sure all tools are kept in good condition
- Proves ability to lay concrete, PVC, and Poly pipe
- Proves ability to lay box pipe
- Shows comprehension of why pipe must always stay on center line
- Proves ability to setup centre line in trench
- Shows ability to start pipe lineup on correct path
- Work and act as a mentor on site to junior crew members, especially Pipe Layer Helpers
- Setup measurements for pipe placement and concrete coring into manholes.
- Prove ability to utilize and teach correct procedure for line capping at end of shift
- Ensure correct amount of gravel coverage around pipe before backfilling operations

· Proves ability to work in deep trenches, with very large diameter round or box pipe.



· Proves complete knowledge of pipe lasers and transit use (leveled, grade, proper working order)

· Be able to read blueprint plans

· Listen to others, and be a crew leader

· Complete understanding of all soil types

· Understand, and utilize correct rigging procedures. Prove comprehension on how and what correct rigging, clamps and clutches are used, and why.

· Knows and understands correct distances for crew members to be when loads are being craned.

· Prove ability to setup transit, read grades and measure depth consistently.

· Can prove full competency of all tool operations.

· Understands what mainline hoe requires to operate efficiently.

· Must show abilities of working in trenches at any depth.

· Must be proficient in measuring, cutting and beveling pipe.

· Must also be able to show and instruct junior crew members how to correctly measure, cut and bevel pipe.

· Must be proficient in reading and understanding Locates.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Pipelayer in the Deep Underground Utility Installation industry
- Thorough knowledge of pipe lasers and transit use (leveled, grade, proper working order)
- Ability to read blueprint and city specifications is required
- Ability to read and understand Locates is required
- Ability to dig trenches manually or with machinery as required.
- Familiarity with bucket operation techniques is advantageous.
- Strong commitment to safety practices in all aspects of work
- General knowledge of proper equipment operation
- Must have a means of transportation

Why Join us ?

- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Career advancement and professional Development
- Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan. LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Open circle Perks
- Safety Incentive Bonus (Hourly positions only)
- Retention Bonus (Hourly positions only)
- Safety Rewards Programs (Hourly positions only)

- Team environment

- Commitment to safety

📌 Pipelayer (Leduc)
🏢 Whissell Contracting
📍 Leduc