Pipelayer

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 Benefits: Health benefits (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 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. 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.