Water and Sewer Topman

Firma Contracting Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting company in Canada seeks an experienced Topman for underground water and sewer projects across Western Canada. The role offers competitive wages, training, work-life balance, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and safety awareness along with two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive wages for out of town work

Training opportunities

Work-life balance

Potential for work over the winter

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Topman.
• Ability to mentor workers for advancement.
• Consistent, reliable, and fit for duty.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Hand to determine work planning and flow.
• Establish grade for water, storm, and sanitary pipe.
• Conduct site documentation and participate in inspections.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Safety Consciousness

Communication Skills

Rigging Techniques

Pipe Installation Process

Education

CSTS 2020

WHMIS 2015

Job description

Water & Sewer Topman (OUT OF TOWN WORK)

Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Topman to work on underground / water & sewer projects across Western Canada. We offer competitive wages for out of town work, LOA, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, training and potential for work over the winter.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Work with the Lead Hand and foreman to determine work planning and flow
• Establish grade for water, storm and sanitary pipe
• Cut and bevel pipe
• Work closely with the pipelayer to respond to materials needed
• Rig and assist with supplying materials to the ditch – maintain a high level of communication with the ditch crew and operators to ensure safety, quality and timing
• Complete site documentation as required
• Participate in inspections and incidents - address deficiencies / issues through corrective actions
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity

Required Skills:

• 2+ years of Top Man experience
• Underground utility rehabilitation / replacement experience is an asset
• Ability to read blueprints and grade sheets
• Ability to use an eye level with geodetic capabilities
• Safety conscious
• Strong understanding of pipe installation process and flow logistics
• Competent in the use of various rigging techniques and mechanisms
• Organized and always one step ahead of the ditch
• Able to work independently and follow instruction from the foreman
• Able to support other positions as needed
• Strong communication skills – provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
• Ability to mentor workers for advancement
• Consistent, reliable and always show up for work fit for duty

Required Certifications:

• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Confined Space is an asset
• Ground Disturbance Level 2 is an asset