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Underground Labourer

The Underground Labourer supports water and sewer crews with trenching, pipe installation, and backfilling. They are responsible for using hand tools and assisting operators and pipe layers while maintaining strict job site safety.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Jul 24, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

UNDERGROUND LABOURER – Water & Sewer Construction WCL is looking for an Underground Labourer to join our water and sewer crew following earthworks. Experience is preferred but not required — if you’re willing to work hard, learn the trade, and be part of a solid underground crew, we want to hear from you. What You Need Previous experience in underground, water and sewer, or civil construction is an asset (not required). Willingness to learn underground work including trenching, pipe installation support, and backfill. Comfortable working in and around trenches with excavators and other equipment. Ability to use hand tools and assist pipe layers, topmen, and operators. Strong awareness of job site and trench safety (or willingness to learn). Physically able to work long hours outdoors in all weather conditions. Able to take direction from foremen and crew leads. Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented. Required Tickets Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain). Schedule 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM. 6 days on / 1 day off. Weather dependent work. Perks Benefits. RRSP Program. Boot Allowance. Room to grow within underground water and sewer operations. If you show up, work hard, and are ready to learn underground work, you’ll fit right in at WCL. We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted. Apply today and get to work. About Weinrich Contracting Ltd. Weinrich Contracting Ltd. is an earth works and heavy civil construction company who specializes in excavation, road construction, subdivision development, site preparation, site clean-up, oil and gas construction, and reclamation. WCL predominantly operates in the urban Edmonton and surrounding area, but often operate in the northern and central Alberta oil and gas industry. WCL offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy civil construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

What you’ll do

The Underground Labourer supports water and sewer crews with trenching, pipe installation, and backfilling. They are responsible for using hand tools and assisting operators and pipe layers while maintaining strict job site safety.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and WHMIS & CSTS 2020 certifications or be willing to obtain them. Physical ability to work long hours outdoors in all weather conditions is required.

Benefits

• Benefits • RRSP Program • Boot Allowance

Other relevant skills

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  • Trenching
  • Pipe Installation Support
  • Backfill
  • Hand Tool Usage
  • Trench Safety
  • Civil Construction
  • Water And Sewer Construction

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Aug 24, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level