Pipelayer

AB
On-site
Posted Aug 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Pipelayer is responsible for the precise installation, bedding, and alignment of underground water and sewer pipes while ensuring trench safety. They work closely with the crew to guide excavation, perform pipe connections, and conduct quality control testing.

Job details

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, wage 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 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, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply. Note: We appreciate every application we receive, but we can only contact the candidates who are selected to move forward in the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in water and sewer construction and the ability to interpret blueprints and construction drawings. Proficiency in grading, pipe installation methods, and the use of specialized construction tools is required.