Topman - Pipelayer - Water and Sewer

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

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Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements:   

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Valid Driver’s License (non GDL)

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Topman Responsibilities:

• Inspection of materials and piping.
• Oversee installation of piping in the trench.
• Complete checks on grade and alignment.
• Shoot with a rod and level.
• Shoot grade with transit.
• Direct and signal heavy equipment operators.
• Install and repair a variety of water and sewer lines.
• Perform manual and labour intensive tasks as assigned.
• Direct placement of concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade.
• Level top surface according to grade and depth specification.
• Load and unload tools, materials and equipment.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

Pipelayer Responsibilities:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a pipelayer.
• Directs activities within the trench to ensure the pipe is laid to the designed vertical and horizontal tolerances using levels or lasers.
• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding, cementing or sealing with glue.
• Monitors backfill of pipe bedding to ensure proper haunch support.
• Assist in lot servicing and all other duties as required by Foreman.
• Install and repair sanitary and storm water, sewer structures and pipe systems.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Topman/ Pipelayer in Water and Sewer.
• Experience Shooting grades with a Rod and Level.
• Ability to work in physically demanding work conditions

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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