Top Man Position
- Edmonton, AB, T5M 3W1, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–3+ years experience as a Topman or in underground construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Top Man - Civil Construction
Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects) Company: Blackline Civil Inc. Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Top Man to lead trench and underground utility operations for water and sewer construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct excavator operators to maintain proper trench depth and alignment
- Read and maintain line and grade
for pipe installation - Conduct elevation shots and verify pipe placement
- Coordinate with pipelayers, labourers, and foremen
- Inspect pipes and materials for quality and defects
- Use hand signals and communication to ensure safe operations
- Ensure trench safety and monitor ground conditions
Qualifications & Experience
- 2–3+ years experience as a Topman or in underground construction
- Strong understanding of:
- Line & grade
- Trench work and pipe installation
- Surveying tools (levels, transits, pipe lasers)
- Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings
- Safety-focused mindset
What We’re Looking For
- Strong grade-reading skills
- Ability to control the job from the top of trench
- Good communication with operators and crew
- Proven experience in water & sewer or underground utilities
- Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field
- High accountability
- Team-first mindset with a focus on execution
- Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Extended health and benefits package
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division
- Strong pipeline of work across Alberta
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Top Man leads trench and underground utility operations by directing excavator operators and maintaining proper line and grade for pipe installation. They are responsible for ensuring site safety, monitoring ground conditions, and coordinating with the crew to ensure accurate project execution.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2-3+ years of experience in underground construction or as a Topman with a strong understanding of surveying tools and blueprint reading. A safety-focused mindset and the ability to effectively communicate with operators and crew are essential for this role.
Skills
- Trenching
- Underground utility installation
- Line and grade
- Excavator coordination
- Elevation shots
- Pipe installation
- Blueprints reading
- Surveying tools
- Pipe lasers
- Trench safety
- Ground condition monitoring
- Construction drawings
- Hand signals
- Quality inspection
Benefits
- Extended health
- Benefits package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Civil construction
- Underground utilities
- Trenching
- Pipe installation
- Line and grade
- Excavator
- Surveying tools
- Pipe lasers
- Blueprints
- Construction drawings
- Safety
- Water and sewer
- Elevation shots
- Site operations