Blackline Civil

Builds roads and underground utility networks

Top Man - Civil Construction

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Full-timeEdmonton, AB, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

2–3+ years of experience as a Topman or in underground construction.
Strong understanding of line and grade, trench work, and pipe installation.
Experience with surveying tools, including levels, transits, and pipe lasers.
Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
Proven experience in water and sewer construction or underground utilities.
Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems in the field.

Responsibilities

Direct excavator operators to maintain proper trench depth and alignment.
Read and maintain line and grade for pipe installation.
Conduct elevation shots and verify pipe placement.
Coordinate with pipelayers, labourers, and foremen.
Inspect pipes and materials for quality and defects.
Use hand signals and communication to ensure safe operations.
Ensure trench safety and monitor ground conditions.

Top Man - Civil Construction

Location: Alberta (Central / Northern Projects)
Company: Blackline Civil Inc.
Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Top Man to lead trench and underground utility operations for water and sewer construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity on site.

Key Responsibilities

Direct excavator operators to maintain proper trench depth and alignment
Read and maintain line and grade
for pipe installation
Conduct elevation shots and verify pipe placement
Coordinate with pipelayers, labourers, and foremen
Inspect pipes and materials for quality and defects
Use hand signals and communication to ensure safe operations
Ensure trench safety and monitor ground conditions

Qualifications & Experience

2–3+ years experience as a Topman or in underground construction
Strong understanding of:
- Line & grade
- Trench work and pipe installation
- Surveying tools (levels, transits, pipe lasers)
Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings
Safety-focused mindset

What We’re Looking For

Strong grade-reading skills
Ability to control the job from the top of trench
Good communication with operators and crew
Proven experience in water & sewer or underground utilities

Ability to make decisions quickly and solve problems in the field
High accountability
Team-first mindset with a focus on execution
Commitment to safety, quality, and getting the job done right

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Extended health and benefits package
Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding civil division
Strong pipeline of work across Alberta

About the Company

Blackline Civil

Builds roads and underground utility networks

Blackline Civil builds roads and underground utility networks for developers, municipalities and other construction contractors in Western Canada. Its civil work ranges from individual basement excavations to full residential subdivisions and heavy industrial site development. Customers contract with the company for land preparation, water and sewer installation, and the road surfaces needed to bring a site into use. It performs most construction scopes with in-house crews, so a client can coordinate the work through one contractor rather than arrange separate handoffs between trades. Blackline Civil is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and operates across Alberta and British Columbia.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Edmonton, Canada
Founded: Not listed

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