Topman - Underground Water and Sewer

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Alberta is seeking a Topman for Water and Sewer projects. The role entails overseeing installations, performing checks, and ensuring safety adherence. Applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a commitment to physical labor in variable conditions.

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Topman in Water and Sewer.
• Experience shooting grades with a rod and level.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of piping in trenches.
• Complete checks on grade and alignment.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Skills

Inspection of materials

Shooting grades

Physical endurance

Job description

Overview

Topman - 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.

2025 Season 5% RETENTION BONUS (*as per qualifying requirements)

Work Local, Work Sureway!

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.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

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

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all women, visible minorities, Aboriginals and disabled persons to apply. 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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