Sewage Pipelayer, Underground Construction (NOC 75110)

Employer: GS Construction

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

Wage: $28.00 to $38.00 / hour (based on experience; salary increases as per Company policy); performance bonus per company policy.

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

Benefits: Health benefits (medical, dental and vision)

Vacancies: 20

Anticipated start date: Spring 2024 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Job requirements:

Language: Basic English

Education: Not required

Experience: 3 years of related experience

Work Setting: Sewers and water mains

Area of specialization: Laser levelling/aligning

Construction specialization: Pipelines, Underground and tunnel work, Water mains, Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Overtime required, Attention to detail, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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

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 pipelines as required.
• Load, unload and transport construction materials,
• Assist in aligning pipes during 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:
By mail:
27060 Acheson Road
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 6B1

By email:
hr@gsconstruction.ca

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