Underground Pipelayer- Edmonton - Whissell Contracting

Whissell Contracting
Whissell Contracting
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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Whissell Contracting Ltd has established a solid reputation for providing construction solutions in Alberta and British Columbia.

We are built on strong core values and take pride in our Team, our dedication to Safety, and excellence in the work we do.

For over 5 decades, Whissell' s expertise has focused on deep Underground Utility infrastructure and Earthwork construction services.


Core Responsibilities

  • Train, mentor, and motivate junior crew members
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Mentor and coach junior employees
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Ensure compliance with Alberta OH&S guidelines and Whissell safety policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications/Experience

  • Minimum of 35 years working as a Pipelayer 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 fastpaced environment

What We Offer You:


  • Industry Leading wage depending on experience
  • Excellent Health and Dental benefit plan
  • Amazing Professional and Career development opportunities
  • Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
  • Wonderful team, Whissell is Family owned and operated, you are not just a number, you are family

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.

No agencies please.


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay
  • Retention bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are expected and required to follow all safety and PPE measures. Whissell evaluates these requirements regularly and follows the recommendation by health authorities and we adjust the requirements as needed.


Application question(s):

  • ANSWER REQUIRED: Describe how you lay pipe ?

Experience:


  • Pipe layer (storm, water, sewer) construction: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person
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