Job Description

Job description:

GB Projects is a new civil construction division of the GB group of companies. We require a Civil Pipelayer to join our team. We are looking for an individual with experience in underground utilities, roadworks and earthworks projects.

You will be working in civil construction on municipal, commercial and private sites within the Greater Vancouver area. You will be taking direction from the Civil Foreman, installing pipe for storm, water and sewer mains, Hydro, Telus, Shaw and Fortis ducting, and all other services. Installation of underground utilities to designed grades and applicable construction standards.

Installing underground utilities to designed grades and applicable construction standards including storm, water, and sewer mains + services Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors Pre-locating existing utilities and working with heavy equipment to ensure that existing utilities are exposed without contact Ability to locate and repair existing utilities Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools Perform housekeeping tasks and other duties as assigned by the supervisor Ensure that all installed materials are properly bedded Notifying the supervisor of any installation conflicts immediately Willing to assist on other tasks with hands-on work when needed
Qualifications:

3+ years of pipelaying experience or skilled labourer installing pipe Experience in operating packers and hand tools required Experience working around live utilities Experience cutting and beveling pipe Must have a class 5 drivers license with a clean current drivers abstract Experience working on municipal/commercial/institutional/industrial projects Ability to read, understand and interpret civil plans and drawings
Pay: $35.00/hour - $45.00/hour depending on experience

Work Environment:

Our sites are located in the Greater Vancouver area. You must be able to travel to different sites. You will be working around heavy equipment and will receive direction from the Foreman or Lead hand. We work Monday - Fridays, 8-10 hours per day typically.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person