Job Description
Water and Sewer Pipelayer
Employer: Rulam Contracting Ltd.
Business address: 11175 – 255 Street Acheson, Alberta, T7X 6C9
Job Location:
- Based in Acheson, AB
- The position requires travel to various locations in the Acheson, Edmonton, and Northern Alberta areas.
- Travel expenses are covered by the employer for travel outside the Edmonton area.
- Financial assistance for relocation available for out-of-province applicants, per company policy
Wage:
- $32.00 to $36.00/hour (based on skills and experience)
- Salary increases and bonuses based on performance, per company policy
Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal employment, full-time, 40 to 70 hours per week (weather dependent), Overtime, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend
Benefits: Dental, Disability, Extended Medical, Life Insurance
Vacancies: 5
Anticipated start date: Spring 2026 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)
Job requirements:
Language: Basic English
Experience: 2 years of related experience
Area of work: Sewers and water mains
Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Dusty, Noisy, Confined spaces, Underground
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg/50 lbs), Bending, crouching, kneeling, Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment
Personal Suitability: Team Player, Accurate
Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Duties:
- Install, connect, and seal pipes for storm, sanitary, and water distribution systems.
- Excavate and prepare trenches to the required depth, alignment, and grade for pipe installation.
- Measure, cut, and position pipes in trenches using appropriate tools and laser levels to ensure accuracy.
- Connect pipes and seal joints using cement, glue, or other sealing materials to prevent leaks.
- Backfill trenches and compact soil to provide adequate support and protection for installed pipelines.
- Read and interpret construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine pipe placement and slope.
- Operate or assist with the operation of equipment used in pipe installation and trench preparation.
- Coordinate activities with equipment operators, supervisors, and other crew members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Follow and promote workplace safety procedures and regulations to maintain a safe job site.
- Perform quality checks to ensure proper installation, alignment, and function of pipelines.
How to apply:
By Email: underground.hr4593@gmail.com
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.
