Pipelayer

Job summary

The Pipelayer is responsible for the safe and accurate installation of underground water, sewer, and storm systems. This role involves directing trenching activities, setting pipe to grade, and ensuring all bedding and alignment meet project specifications.

Job details

At Volker Stevin, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you're ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction. Reporting to the Foreman, the Pipelayer is responsible for safely and accurately installing underground water, sewer, and storm systems. Working closely with the excavator operator, the Pipelayer directs trench digging activities and ensures trench depth, slope, and bedding meet required specifications. This role involves setting pipe to line and grade, aligning and joining sections, and preparing for safe and efficient backfilling. How You’ll Add Value * Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment * Direct the excavator operator while checking trench depth and grade * Set up, align, and install water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainpipes * Assist with rigging, hoisting, and lowering of pipe, manholes, catch basins, and concrete structures * Prepare trench bottoms, place bedding material, and ensure proper support prior to pipe installation * Check pipe alignment, grade, and placement to ensure accuracy and quality * Ensure proper bedding before backfilling * Safely expose and work around live utilities * Use hand and power tools specific to underground utility work * Assist with rigging and lowering of pipe, vaults, and structures into place * Support general labour tasks as needed in the trenching and pipe installation process What You Bring * 5+ years of experience installing underground utilities (water, sewer, storm) * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions * Willing to travel and work out of town for short, fixed-term periods, as needed Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required. How We Make It Count As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry-leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family. * 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage * RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees * Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles * Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year * Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development * Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed Our Commitment to You Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve. True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being 'true to our word' means being 'true to our people.' Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills. Join a Team Where People Truly Matter Since 1978, Volker Stevin has been dedicated to enhancing communities and connecting people with progress. As part of the VolkerWessels family, we specialize in civil construction and rehabilitation, highway maintenance, civil works, and bridge construction across Western Canada and the northwestern United States. We don’t just build and maintain infrastructure—we create connections that shape the future. Every employee plays an essential role in our success, fostering a collaborative environment where safety comes first, people are our greatest asset, and exceptional performance enables us to build lasting legacies in the places we call home.

What you’ll do

The Pipelayer is responsible for the safe and accurate installation of underground water, sewer, and storm systems. This role involves directing trenching activities, setting pipe to grade, and ensuring all bedding and alignment meet project specifications.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in underground utility installation and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. The role requires the ability to work out of town for fixed periods and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Training courses
• Professional development

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• future · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Underground utility installation
• Trenching
• Pipe alignment
• Grade checking
• Excavator direction
• Rigging
• Hoisting
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Safety culture
• Water system installation
• Sewer system installation
• Storm drain installation
• Concrete structure installation
• Underground Utilities
• Pipefitting
• Power Tool Operation
• Project Scoping
• Valid Driver's License
• Upskilling
• Bridge Construction
• Construction
• Textiles
• Creative Thinking
• Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
• Highway Maintenance
• Leadership Development
• Rehabilitation
• Safety Culture
• Sanitary Sewer
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering
• Pipelayer
• Pipe Fitter
• Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
• Pipelayers

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