Comco is currently looking for an experienced Pipe Loader Operator to fill a day shift of Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm.
If you have two or more years of operating a John Deere 544K and/or two years or more working in a pipe yard with Carbon Steel Pipe, please read on and apply if interested.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Pipe Yard Foreman, the Pipe Loader Operator is directly responsible for the handling of pipe in the yard in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner according to Comco & customer requirements, while ensuring general cleanliness, safety, and quality guidelines are met. This responsibility includes picking, shipping, receiving, and storage of pipe with a pipe loader machine. This position will also cut & bevel pipe, when required.
Please note - our work environment is safety sensitive and will require the successful applicant to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug evaluation (including cannabis).
Key Responsibilities:
•Safely picks, packages, and tags pipe for orders, in a timely response;
•Load and unload pipe from trailers by use of John Deere 544K equipment;
•Record all product heat numbers and manufacturers;
•Ensure pipe yard is free of debris and hazards;
•Communicate any pipe shorts or errors directly to the Pipe Yard Foreman;
•Assist in resolving the problems when required;
•Cut pipe to specific customer and work order requirements;
•Bevel the ends of pipe, as required;
•May perform other activities such as assisting in inventory;
•Participate in clean-up and pre-inspection of equipment.
Requirements:
•Education: High School Diploma;
•Heavy Equipment Operator Experience: minimum 3 years related machine experience. Must have experience handling pipe with large equipment;
•Driver's License: Valid Class 5 Alberta license (must have);
•Clean Driver's Abstract;
•Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift;
•Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently;
•Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing;
•Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques;
•Basic mathematical skills;
•Must be able to carry and move product and/or supplies in excess of 50lbs;
•Physical effort requiring manual dexterity;
•Consent to a pre-employment medical and drug evaluation (including cannabis).
What We Offer:
•Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company located in Edmonton
•Salary range: commensurate with experience
•37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday
•Group Health and insurance benefits, DCPP, and employee share purchase plan
If qualified and interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume. We thank all those that apply; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Company:
Comco Pipe & Supply Company (Comco), a division of Russel Metals Inc., is one of North America’s leading suppliers of industrial carbon steel pipe, fittings, and flange. We excel in the supply and distribution of pipe and fluid handling products, serving the energy, construction, manufacturing, pulp and paper, and mining industries.
Comco is dedicated to upholding the principles of Employment Equity by fostering a fair, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Employee stock purchase plan
Schedule:
Application question(s):
•Do you have a valid driver's license with a clean drivers abstract?
•How many years experience do you have handling pipe or working in a pipeyard?
•Can you wear all of the following Personal Protective Equipment: Hard hat with chin strap, eye protection, coveralls, steel toed boots with metatarsal guards, and gloves when handling product?
•Are you able to work Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm at 5910 17th Street NW Edmonton, Alberta?
Experience:
•Pipe Yard: 2 years (required)
•John Deere 544K: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
•Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-22
Expected start date: 2025-08-05