Pipelayer (Water & Sewer Division) – Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Temporary, Full-time, Seasonal
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Oct 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Pipelayer is responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. They ensure trenches are properly prepared and that pipes are aligned to designed vertical and horizontal tolerances.

Job details

Overview Pipelayer (Water & Sewer Division) – Fort McMurray Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction. Work Local, Work Sureway Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching Location: Fort McMurray and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions **Options for living accommodations and daily allowances are available and will be provided** Requirements: Personal Reliable Vehicle CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support Pre-employment: Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test) Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation Description: Reporting to the Foreman, the Pipelayer is responsible for assembling, connecting and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes. Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement or glue. Pipelayer Responsibilities: Directs activities within the trench to ensure the pipe is laid to the designed vertical and horizontal tolerances using levels or lasers. Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding, cementing or sealing with glue. Monitors backfill of pipe bedding to ensure proper haunch support. Assist in lot servicing and all other duties as required by Foreman. Install and repair sanitary and storm water, sewer structures and pipe systems. Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture. This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position. Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #SWSC4 We’re Ready. Are You?

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a personal reliable vehicle and CSA-approved steel-toed boots with 6-inch ankle support. Applicants must also successfully complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and company orientation.