Pipelayer
- Edmonton, AB, T6S 1B8, Canada
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Overview
Thank you for your interest in FlatironDragados!
Here is your opportunity to join FlatironDragados - one of North America's most respected and fastest growing heavy civil construction companies! We are actively recruiting for team members to work for us in Edmonton, AB.
What you will be doing
- Install, align, and connect underground water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and utility pipe systems.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, pipe schedules, and specifications.
- Prepare trenches and bedding materials for pipe installation.
- Ensure proper line, grade, and elevation using laser levels and grade equipment.
- Install valves, hydrants, manholes, catch basins, fittings, and related underground infrastructure.
- Assist with trench safety measures, including slope, benching, and shoring requirements.
- Direct equipment operators during excavation, pipe placement, and backfilling activities.
- Conduct inspections of installed pipe systems and verify compliance with project requirements.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs to pipe systems as required.
- Follow all safety procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain knowledge of Company's values and strategic plan.
- Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
What we are looking for
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Experience installing underground water, sewer, storm, or utility pipelines.
- Ability to read grades, plans, and construction drawings.
- Experience working around excavators, loaders, compactors, and other heavy construction equipment.
- Knowledge of underground utility installation practices and trench safety requirements.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
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Responsibilities
The Pipelayer is responsible for installing, aligning, and connecting underground water, sewer, and utility pipe systems while ensuring compliance with project specifications. They also direct equipment operators during excavation and backfilling activities while maintaining strict adherence to trench safety and environmental protocols.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience installing underground utility pipelines and the ability to interpret construction drawings and grade stakes. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with knowledge of trench safety requirements and heavy construction equipment.
Skills
- Pipelaying
- Underground utility installation
- Reading construction drawings
- Grade checking
- Trench safety
- Laser levels
- Excavation support
- Pipe alignment
- Shoring
- Heavy equipment coordination
Benefits
- Paid time off program
- 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical insurance
- Extended health care
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Provincial medical wellness benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
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- Construction
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Keywords
- Pipelayer
- Heavy civil construction
- Underground utilities
- Water systems
- Sanitary sewer
- Storm sewer
- Construction drawings
- Grade stakes
- Laser levels
- Valves
- Hydrants
- Manholes
- Catch basins
- Trench safety
- Shoring
- Excavation
- Backfilling
- Heavy equipment
- Infrastructure
- FlatironDragados