: Skilled Labourer/Pipelayer

Position Description:

The pipelayer is responsible for the installation, testing and commissioning of water, storm and sanitary pipe and underground raceway. The pipelayer will work under the direct supervision of a foreman.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

· Attend morning jobsite meeting to discuss day’s activities and safety concerns

· Ensure you have a thorough understanding of the project specifications and drawings

· Perform all installations with exceptional workmanship

· Relay as-built info to foreman

· Cut and bevel pipe ends

· Pressure test all water and sewer mains

· Flush and chlorinate water mains

· Coordinate video inspection of pipe

· Mandrell all conduit/ducting

· Assemble and install shoring or trench cages in excavations as required

· Organize necessary tools for the next days’ work at the end of the previous shift

· Assist superintendent or foreman in setting up lasers or levels, and establishing layout for the day

· Ensure that all equipment that is not functioning properly is reported on your Daily Pre Work Inspection

· Ensure all small tools are properly maintained and stored

· Inspect the site at the end of the shift to make sure tools are properly stored

· Ensure that all open excavations, manholes, and equipment are adequately delineated and barricaded

· Attend meetings with superintendent and foreman on upcoming tasks and advise if materials for the tasks are on site or need to be ordered

· Provide direction and training to labourers

· Attend and participate in all tailgate meetings, topics, concerns





· Ensure that yourself or any other worker entering a confined space has been properly trained and understand the procedures for entering a confined space

· Check with supervisors, before work commences, that BC One Call has been notified, and all other utilities in the area have been contacted, and all services have been located

· Abide by the requirements containing in the Stone Pacific Contracting Ltd. safety manual

Necessary Skills & Qualifications:

· Have a thorough understanding of Stone Pacific Contracting Ltd. safety manual

· Have a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate company vehicles

· Have a good understanding on how to read plans and specifications

· Have a thorough knowledge of pipe types and fittings

· Skilled in working with concrete; be able to mix grout and bench manholes

· Have a thorough understanding of mandrelling ducts

· Have a thorough understanding of hydrostatic testing of pressure pipe

· Have a thorough understanding of air testing pipe

· Have a thorough understanding of aggregate properties and compaction methods

· Have a thorough understanding of flushing and chlorinating water systems

· Have a positive understanding of elevations and grades for installing pipe, road construction and site grading

· Strong understanding of basic math skills

· Have a good understanding in shoring requirements for excavations

· Be able to direct workers, and provide leadership to the crew





· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Be able to write clearly and legibly

· Ability to work well with others

Education and Experience:

The following education or experience are required for this position:

- A minimum of 5 years experience in a related field is required
- Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5, preferably with an Endorsement 20 or equivalent and a satisfactory driver’s abstract
- WHMIS Training
- Class UR FSR (Hydro Raceway) Certification
- Fusion Welding of HDPE Piping Systems Ticket
- Water Distribution, Level 1

The following education or experience will be considered an asset:
- Occupation First Aid - Level 1 or equivalent

Physical Demands: The physical demands for this job are as follows:

- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Bending and crouching for extended periods of time
- Climbing in and out of trenches
- Climbing on ladders
- Work in extreme temperatures

Work Environment: The following work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter

- Work outdoors in all season
- Work around heavy equipment
- Work near traffic
- Exposure to loud noises

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Duncan, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Civil Construction: 10 years (required)
- Pipelayer: 5 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Pipelayer/Skilled Labourer (Duncan)
🏢 Stone Pacific Contracting
📍 Duncan