Pipelayer/Topman - Underground Utilities

KLS Earthworks & Environmental; Calgary; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive industry wage

Full Benefits upon hire

Group RSP eligibility after 2 years’

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Stable, full-time office position

Opportunity to grow within a leading e

Play an important role in supporting

Job summary

KLS Earthworks & Environmental is seeking an experienced Pipelayer to join our Calgary-based team. You will lay out, assemble, and install underground pipelines while adhering to blueprints, specifications, and safety codes.

The role supports our underground construction group, ensuring safe operation and high-quality installations across Western Canada. With 3–5 years of piping experience, you will read blueprints, use pipe lasers and transit, and work near excavations while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Pipelayer in underground construction.
• Thorough knowledge of pipe lasers and transit use.
• Ability to read blueprint and city specifications.
• Ability to read Locates.
• Ability to dig trenches manually or with machinery.
• Familiarity with bucket operation techniques is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety practices in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain underground utility pipelines according to blueprints, specifications, and safety codes.
• Conduct pressure tests and inspections to ensure the integrity and quality of installed systems.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools.
• Carry out site foreman’s directives safely throughout daily operations.
• Install various sizes and materials of the pipe.
• Work safely in deep trenches.
• Ability to safely work around excavation equipment including excavators, loaders, packers, etc.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta OH&S guidelines and KLS safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Pipe lasers

Transit use

Blueprint reading

Locates reading

Trench digging

Bucket operation

Safety practices

Job description

Join Our Team

KLS Earthworks & Environmental is seeking an experienced Pipelayer to join our Calgary-based team. This role is an addition to our strong underground construction group and plays a key part in keeping our on-road fleet operating safely, efficiently, and at peak performance.

Established in 1990, KLS Earthworks & Environmental is a family-rooted company and a leader in excavation, earthworks, and environmental construction across Western Canada. Built on a foundation of safety and operational excellence, we deliver time- and cost-saving solutions through a modern fleet and a highly skilled team of professionals.

At KLS, we value people who Help First, stay Hungry, are Willing to Learn, and remain Committed to doing the job right.

What You’ll Do

• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain underground utility pipelines according to blueprints, specifications, and safety codes.
• Conduct pressure tests and inspections to ensure the integrity and quality of installed systems.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools.
• Carry out site foreman’s directives safely throughout daily operations.
• Install various sizes and materials of the pipe.
• Work safely in deep trenches.
• Ability to safely work around excavation equipment including excavators, loaders, packers, etc.
• Ensure compliance with Alberta OH&S guidelines and KLS safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Pipelayer in the underground construction 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.

What we are Offering

• Competitive industry wage.
• Full Benefits upon hire.
• Group RSP eligibility after 2 years’ employment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Stable, full-time office position.
• Opportunity to grow within a leading earthworks company.
• Play an important role in supporting workplace safety and employee success.

KLS Earthworks Inc. is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.