As an Underground Utilities Pipelayer helper, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining underground utility pipelines. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will work with various materials such as PVC, concrete, and metal pipes to ensure the proper functioning of water, sewer, and other utility systems.
Why Join us?
- Competitive salary and bonuses
- Career advancement and professional Development
- Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan.
LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Opencircle Benefits
- Safety Incentive Bonus
- Retention Bonus
- Safety Rewards Programs
- Team environment
- Commitment to safety
Core Responsibilities
- Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain underground utility pipelines according to blueprints, specifications, and safety codes.
- Dig trenches and excavate areas using hand tools, machinery, and equipment to prepare for pipe installation.
- Conduct pressure tests and inspections to ensure the integrity and quality of installed
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
- Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools
- Carry out site foreman’s directives safely throughout daily operations
- Install various sizes and materials of the pipe
- Work safely in deep trenches
- Ability to safely work around excavation equipment including excavators, loaders, packers, etc.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta OH&S guidelines and Whissell safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Pipelayer helper in the Deep Underground Utility Installation industry
- Thorough knowledge of pipe lasers and transit use (leveled, grade, proper working order)
- Ability to read blueprint and city specifications is required
- Ability to read and understand Locates is required
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have high attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
PLEASE NOTE: All Whissell employees are required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and provide a valid Driver’s Abstract (no more than three months old) prior to starting work.
Overtime may be required during peak months.
To apply, please submit your resume and driver’s abstract letter through indeed or visit our website www.whissell.ca/jobs/ TO APPLY!
At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
No agencies please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- ANSWER REQUIRED: Describe how you lay pipe ?
Experience:
- Pipe layer (storm, water, sewer) construction: 3 years (required)
- Underground Utilities Construction: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
