Water & Sewer Pipelayer Helper
- Edmonton, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 17, 2026
- 1 position
$63,000–$95,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Temporary, Seasonal
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Pipelayer Helper assists the crew with water main and sewer construction by aligning pipes and performing manual labor. Responsibilities also include operating industrial tools, signaling equipment operators, and managing site materials.
Job details
What We Offer We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers is competitive in our industry. Summary of Position Reporting to the project Foreman, this position will assist the Pipelayer and crew members to perform all water and sewer activities in a safe and efficient manner. Role and Responsibilities Assist in aligning pipes during water main and sewer construction Load and unload tools, materials and equipment Mix, pour, cut and perform other concrete related tasks Operate industrial equipment and hand tools Perform manual and physically demanding labour duties as assigned Signal and direct equipment operators lift and transport plywood and air struts dig around pipe and/or utilities Roll pump hoses, operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators, and tampers as directed Rig up chains and straps to transfer manhole material Qualifications, Training and Education Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unaided Class 5 Driver’s license Confined Space Entry/Monitor Fall Protection H2S Alive CSTS 2020 WHMIS 2015 Working Conditions A Pipelayer Helper is responsible for performing physically demanding work in different positions (kneeling, standing, etc.). They are working outdoors in dusty and underground environments through all kinds of weather
What you’ll do
The Pipelayer Helper assists the crew with water main and sewer construction by aligning pipes and performing manual labor. Responsibilities also include operating industrial tools, signaling equipment operators, and managing site materials.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and possess a Class 5 Driver’s license. Required certifications include Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, H2S Alive, CSTS 2020, and WHMIS 2015.
Benefits
• Competitive benefits package • Overtime opportunities
Listed skills
- Organization · Preferred
- Training · Preferred
- materials · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Reporting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Pipe alignment
- Manual labor
- Equipment operation
- Concrete work
- Pneumatic hammer operation
- Vibrator operation
- Tamper operation
- Rigging
- Confined space entry
- Fall protection
- WHMIS
- CSTS 2020
- H2S Alive
- Hand Tools
- Industrial Equipment
- Pneumatic Hammers
- Fall Protection
- Lifting Ability
- Valid Driver's License
- Water Supply Networks
- Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
- Apache Struts
- Loading And Unloading
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
- Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Logistics
- Pipelayer
- Pipe Fitter
- Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
- Pipelayers