Topman - Water and Sewer

Sureway Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in heavy construction seeks dedicated Topmen for the upcoming season. This exciting role involves overseeing the installation of water and sewer piping, ensuring quality through inspections, and working alongside heavy equipment operators. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will thrive in a physically demanding environment while contributing to essential infrastructure projects. Join a company that values hard work and reliability, and enjoy perks like benefits and RRSP/TFSA matching. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

5% Retention Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Topman in Water and Sewer.
• Ability to work in physically demanding work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and piping, oversee installation in trenches.
• Direct heavy equipment operators and install water/sewer lines.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Skills

Inspection of materials and piping

Oversee installation of piping

Shooting grades with a Rod and Level

Direct and signal heavy equipment operators

Install and repair water and sewer lines

Manual and labour intensive tasks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Rod and Level

Batterboards

CSA approved steel toed boots

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

Job Starts: April-May 2025

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

Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Areas - 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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