Civil Construction Pipelayer

Job summary

Responsibilities include following all safety protocols and contributing to the safety program success. The role involves laying out pipe routes according to specifications, cutting pipes, aligning them, connecting pieces, sealing joints, and installing sanitary and storm water sewer structures.

Job details

Knappett Industries is happy to offer an opportunity in Civil Construction Pipelaying for ongoing projects in Prince George BC. We are seeking positive, experienced and energetic people to join our diverse and dynamic team. All Knappett personnel must display strong work ethic, a positive attitude, good problem solving skills, and be able to work cohesively and selflessly within in a team environment. Competitive salary Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage Insurance benefits; long term and life Employee assistance program Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after 3 months of work Time Off – Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment Internal Promotions Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. is a privately owned construction company with operations bases in Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Prince George, and Fort St. John, BC. Since commencing operations in 1988, Knappett has grown to be a leading provider of civil construction services for major infrastructure, residential subdivision development, underground utility installation & replacement, road building, land clearing projects in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years Knappett Industries Ltd. has maintained a strong and accelerating growth rate, with operations currently serving Western Canada. Responsibilities: Follow all safety protocols and contribute to the success of the safety program Cut pipes to required lengths Align and position pipes to prepare them for fusing Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using provided material Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers Requirements: Mathematical ability to calculate grades slopes, etc. Ability to read and interpret plans and specification. 3+ years’ experience pipe laying in civil construction Professional demeanour when dealing with the public Able to work outside in all-weather at all times of the year Able to do extensive physical labour Valid provincial driver’s license Assets: Recent working experience in similar role First aid training This position is compensated at an hourly rate plus LOA for our of town employees. Compensation will be determined by the successful applicant’s level of training and experience. Submissions will be reviewed and only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please apply on our website: https://knappettindustries.com/index.php/careers/

What you’ll do

Responsibilities include following all safety protocols and contributing to the safety program success. The role involves laying out pipe routes according to specifications, cutting pipes, aligning them, connecting pieces, sealing joints, and installing sanitary and storm water sewer structures.

Requirements

Candidates must possess mathematical ability to calculate grades and slopes, and the capability to read and interpret plans and specifications. A minimum of 3 years of experience in civil construction pipe laying is required, along with a professional demeanor and the ability to perform extensive physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Healthcare • Dental • Insurance benefits • Employee assistance program • Group RRSP • Time Off

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Good problem-solving skills · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pipelaying
• Safety Protocols
• Pipe Cutting
• Pipe Alignment
• Joint Sealing
• Sewer Structure Installation
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Slope Checking
• Mathematical Calculation
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Physical Labour
• Driving

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Engineering