Sureway Construction Group Looking for Pipelayer – Edmonton at Edmonton, AB Full Time

Sureway Construction offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is currently hiring Pipelayers for our Water and Sewer division in Edmonton.

Description:
Reporting to the Foreman, the Pipelayer is responsible for assembling, connecting and constructing pipe systems for storm or sanitation sewers, drains and water mains. Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes. Aligns pipes and seals joints together with cement or glue.

Responsibilities:
Directs activities within the trench to ensure the pipe is laid to the designed vertical and horizontal tolerances using levels or lasers.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding, cementing or sealing with glue.

Monitors backfill of pipe bedding to ensure proper haunch support.

Assist in lot servicing and all other duties as required by Foreman.

Install and repair sanitary and storm water, sewer structures and pipe systems.

Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.

Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.

Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.

Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.

Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.

Work with the Foreman/Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses on the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.

Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications Experience:
Experience as a pipelayer or pipelayer helper.

Knowledge of blueprints.

Excellent problem solving skills required.

Good analytical ability and manual dexterity.

Must have proven ability to work in tight spots.

Good communication and interpersonal skills required.

Must be a team player.

Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.

CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.

CSTS-09, and H2S Awareness training is an asset.

Successful candidates are required to have personal reliable transportation, valid driver’s license.

Candidates must pass pre-employment drug (urine or swab depending on site requirements) and alcohol testing.

Candidates must successfully complete orientation.

May be subject to Criminal Record checks depending on site requirements.

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all women, visible minorities, Aboriginals and disabled persons to apply. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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