Job Description

Sewage Pipelayer, Underground Construction

Employer: GS Construction

Business Address: 29211 Acheson Road, Acheson, AB T7X 6B1

Job Locations: The position requires travel to various locations in the Edmonton region (AB). The employer provides transportation when the job site is outside of the City of Edmonton.

Wage: $30-$32/hour (based on experience, salary increases as per Company policy); performance bonus per company policy.

Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal, Full-Time, 40 to 60 hours/week (weather-dependent), Morning, Day, Weekend, Overtime

Benefits: Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Living allowance for out-of-town work

Vacancies: 24

Anticipated start date:  Spring 2026 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

Job requirements:

Language: Basic English

Experience: 3 years of related experience

Work Setting: Sewers and water mains

Area of specialization: Laser levelling/aligning

Construction specialization: Pipelines, Underground Construction, Water mains, Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

Work Site Environment:  Outdoors, Underground, Confined spaces, Dangerous, Dusty

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Work under pressure, Handling heavy loads (Up to 23 kg (50 lbs))

Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player

Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots

Security and safety: Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements

Duties:

Reporting to the Foreman, the Pipelayer will be responsible for preparing and installing underground sewer pipelines and water mains as required.

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials,
• Aligning pipes during sewer pipeline construction,
• Level earth to fine-grade specifications,
• Ensure blueprint specifications are followed,
• Use laser levels, grade rods, or transit levels to ensure correct configuration & alignment of pipes,
• Ensure the pipe is compliant with specifications with bedding, grade, and cover compaction,
• Ensure company policies are followed to mitigate any damage to both overhead/underground utilities, property, and equipment,
• Inspect places where pipes are fitted together to ensure pipes are spaced out properly and according to specifications,
• Ensure pipes are bedded and covered with appropriate dirt or other material,
• Mentor and guide helpers and new employees,
• Know, understand, and ensure compliance with safety regulations,
• Know and follow the company’s rules, policies, and procedures.

How to apply:  

By email:  hr@gsconstruction.ca

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada, are welcome to apply.