##Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK53952P

Position Title

Pipelayer I

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

n/a

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)

Department Name

Utilities Construction

Branch

Utilities Construction (BR215)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

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

Duties - Union

• Installs or repairs pipe systems and associated structures according to technical design specifications. Responds to emergency callouts when required to repair pipe bursts, etc.

• 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.

• Hand-shovels where required to uncover existing buried utilities.

• Operates and maintains equipment related to the work including rollers, tampers, trucks and a variety of hand and power tools.

• Selects, prepares, aligns, connects and seals pipe joints applying knowledge of proper techniques and materials.

• Ensures work is performed in accordance with quality standards and safe work practice and regulations.

• Manual labour and working in confined spaces and deep trenches are required.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• High school graduation or equivalent

• EOCP – Wastewater Collection Level I;

• EOCP Water Distribution Level I

• Experience

• BC Driver’s License – Class 5

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

only include the Driver’s abstract piece for positions that require it

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 Licence, 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 Licence”.

Additional Hiring Information

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.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

$36.33 per hour

Posting Date

03/13/2026

Closing Date

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

8

Hours of Work

6:30-3:00 plus overtime and standby rotating schedule for repairs

Work Location

OTHER LOCATION

Specify Work Location

Gulley Rd Construction Yard

##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