Sewage Pipelayer, Underground Construction

McBride Career Group Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Living allowance for out-of-town work

Job summary

GS Construction seeks a Sewage Pipelayer for underground construction in the Edmonton region. You will prepare and install underground sewer pipelines and water mains, align pipes, level earth to grade, and follow blueprints and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in water/sewer construction, wear steel-toed boots, and work outdoors in various conditions. This seasonal, full-time role offers 40–60 hours per week with travel to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a water and sewer construction setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install underground sewer pipelines and water mains as required.
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Align 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 utilities, property, and equipment.
• Inspect joints to ensure proper spacing and adherence 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.

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Judgement

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

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, salary 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

Anticipated start date: Spring 2027 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

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, Youth and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.