Pipelayer I - Utilities Construction (6 month Term)

Special Instructions

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating, “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53605P

Position Title: Pipelayer I

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: Term (6-10 months)

Position Groups: CUPE Civic

Division: Infrastructure (DV220)

Department: Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)

Department Name: Utilities Construction

Branch: Utilities Construction (BR215)

Job Purpose

A Pipelayer I installs, fits, repairs, and maintains water, sanitary, sewer, and storm drainage pipe systems.

Duties

1. Installs or repairs pipe systems and associated structures according to technical design specifications.
2. Responds to emergency callouts when required to repair pipe bursts, etc.
3. Interprets blueprints, construction drawings, maps, plans, survey cut sheets and grade stakes; uses instruments such as lasers and transit levels to verify proper grades and alignment of trenches/excavations.
4. Hand-shovels where required to uncover existing buried utilities.
5. Operates and maintains equipment related to the work including rollers, tampers, trucks and a variety of hand and power tools.
6. Selects, prepares, aligns, connects and seals pipe joints applying knowledge of proper techniques and materials.
7. Ensures work is performed in accordance with quality standards and safe work practice and regulations.
8. Manual labour and working in confined spaces and deep trenches are required.

Pay Rate

$34.93 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, stat holidays and benefits.

Working Conditions

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day: 8

Hours of Work: 6:30am-3:00pm

Work Location: Construction Yard - Gulley Rd

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents:

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * Do you have an EOCP Water Distribution Level I Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress (required hours are achieved)
• * How many years of experience do you have as a Pipelayer, installing water, sanitary, drainage, and shallow utility pipe systems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, smooth drum rollers or tandems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Which BC Driver's Licence class do you currently hold?
  • None
  • Class 7 (N)
  • Class 5
  • Class 5 (with Air Brake endorsement)
  • Class 3 (with Air Brake endorsement)
  • Class 1 (with Air Brake endorsement)
  • I have a Driver's Licence from out of province
  • Other