Topman/Topwoman
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Must have at least 2 years of working experience as a Topman/Topwoman for various sewer and water projects or equivalent experience required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Topman/Topwoman
At Golderado, the work we do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.
At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.
Key Information:
- Hours: Various shifts, project dependent, 12-hour days
- Must be willing to working evenings and weekends (Various shift rotations)
- Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
- Health benefits, RRSP matching, pension plan, vacation pay offered
Job Description:
- Conducting elevations shots, reading grade, and ensuring pipe is being properly placed in the ground.
- Communicating with the Foreperson, Operators, and Crew members.
- Providing continuous inspections of pipes for cracks or deficiencies.
- Read and interpret blueprints, specification, and reporting.
- Use and knowledge of various levels.
- Oversee the water and pumps within the trenches.
- Knowledge of fusion joining is considered an asset.
Experience and Certification Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years of working experience as a Topman/Topwoman for various sewer and water projects or equivalent experience required.
- Must have a strong understanding of reading grade.
- Must understanding surveying.
- Must be able to do elevation shots.
- Must be able to read and understand drawings.
- CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground disturbance 201, fall protection required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
- A reliable means of transportation is required.
- Proficient English language skills required.
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.
Golderado Contracting Corporation ("Golderado") supplies skilled labour for construction projects across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, supporting clients such as PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.
- A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Take elevation shots, read grades, and ensure pipes are correctly placed in the ground. Coordinate with the foreperson, operators, and crew; inspect pipes for defects; interpret drawings and specifications; and oversee water and pumps in trenches.
Requirements
At least two years of experience as a topman/topwoman on sewer and water projects, or equivalent experience, is required, along with strong grade-reading, surveying, elevation-shot, and drawing-interpretation skills. Required qualifications include high school completion or equivalent, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, Ground Disturbance 201, and fall protection certifications.
Skills
- Grade Reading
- Surveying
- Elevation Shots
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Pipe Installation Inspection
- Sewer and Water Construction
- Communication
- Use of Surveying Levels
- Water and Pump Oversight
- Fusion Joining
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Pension Plan
- Vacation Pay
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Topman
- Topwoman
- Sewer Construction
- Water Construction
- Grade Reading
- Surveying
- Elevation Shots
- Pipe Installation
- Pipe Inspection
- Blueprints
- Specifications
- Surveying Levels
- Water Pumps
- Trenches
- Fusion Joining
- CSTS 2020
- WHMIS 2015
- Ground Disturbance 201
- Fall Protection
- Driver's License
- Construction Safety