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Lead Hand (Water & Sewer Division)

The Lead Hand assists in directing crews, reading grade sheets, and setting up equipment to ensure pipe is installed correctly. They are also responsible for maintaining safety standards, managing tools, and facilitating communication between the foreman and the crew.

  • On-site
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Posted Aug 28, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 28, 2027
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Overview Lead Hand (Water & Sewer Division) Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction. Work Local - Work Sureway! Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Area’s - no direct access to public transportation Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions Requirements: Personal Reliable Vehicle CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License Pre-employment: Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test) Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation Lead Hand Responsibilities: Helping pipelayers keep pipe on grade by reading grade sheets and taking shots. Setting up batter boards. Assist with leading the crews. Assist with cutting and beveling pipe. Rigging for pipe and man hole lifts. Doing the prep work ahead of the crew, track line. Keeping track of tools. Keeping the crews moving forward with the work. Relating the foreman's directions to the crew. Involved in daily production requirements. Involved in daily tool box and safety meetings. Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture. This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position. Lead Hand Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Lead Hand in Water and Sewer. Experience Shooting grades with a Rod and Level and or Batterboards. Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #SWSC4 We’re Ready. Are You?

What you’ll do

The Lead Hand assists in directing crews, reading grade sheets, and setting up equipment to ensure pipe is installed correctly. They are also responsible for maintaining safety standards, managing tools, and facilitating communication between the foreman and the crew.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a Lead Hand in water and sewer construction and possess a valid driver's license with a clean abstract. A personal reliable vehicle and CSA-approved steel-toed boots are mandatory for this role.

Benefits

• Benefits • RRSP Matching • TFSA Matching

Other relevant skills

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  • Pipe laying
  • Grade reading
  • Batter boards
  • Rigging
  • Beveling pipe
  • Safety leadership
  • Construction site management
  • Tool management
  • Production monitoring
  • Safety program adherence
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Construction
  • Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
  • Subcontracting
  • Grading (Landscape)

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Water/Sewer Operator
  • Construction Foreman
  • Construction Supervisors
  • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Additional details

Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Aug 28, 2027
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week