Pipelayer Helper

Firma Contracting is currently seeking a Pipelayer Helper to work on underground utility projects located in Edmonton. We offer competitive wages, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, training and potential for work over the winter.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Assist the Pipelayer with installation of water, storm and sanitary pipe
• Follow the established grade for water, storm and sanitary pipe
  
• Provide a high degree of clear communication with the lead hand, pipelayer and other workers in the ditch to maintain safe operations and quality installation
• Continuous assessment of risk and implementation of required controls / mitigations
• Complete site documentation as required
• Participate in inspections and incidents - address deficiencies / issues through corrective actions
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity

Required Skills:

• 1+ years of pipelayer helper experience is required
• Underground utility rehabilitation / replacement experience is an asset
  
• High attention to detail and management of quality specifications
• Safety conscious
  
• Able to follow instruction from the pipelayer
• Able to support other positions as needed
• Strong communication skills – provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
• Ability to mentor workers for advancement
• Physically capable of performing heavy manual labour
• Consistent, reliable and always show up for work fit for duty

Required Certifications:

• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Confined Space is an asset
• Fall Protection is an asset