Civil Gradesperson

Onni Group of Companies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education allowance

Competitive pay & benefits package

Team building events

Local discounts

Job summary

Onni Group of Companies in Vancouver seeks a Civil Gradesperson / Pipelayer to join our field team. You will lay and join concrete and plastic pipe for drains, sewers, and small utilities, and prepare trenches for pipes.

With 2+ years in civil construction, you will read blueprints, operate tools, and work safely in outdoor sites. This role requires English communication, a valid driver's license, and flexible hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field experience in civil construction.
• Ability to read civil blueprints.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Align pipe in appropriate sections
• Grade trenches or culverts
• Shoot Grade
• Maintain tools, chop saw, and equipment in good condition and according to safety standards
• Consistently arrive on time to the job site with the appropriate gear
• Create lists of necessary tools, materials, and supplies that are needed to perform the work
• Participate in Professional Development courses and other forms of training in order to strengthen knowledge and skills

Skills

Read blueprints

English proficiency

Following instructions

Physically fit

Job description

Job Description:

Are you a tough, hardworking person who likes to get their hands dirty? CapCivil is looking for a Civil Gradesperson / Pipelayer to join their elite team.

Under the direction of the Foreperson and Site Superintendent, the Gradesperson is to lay and join concrete, and plastic, pipe for drains, sewers, and small utilities. This position will ensure that the ground is prepared and the trenches dug out for the pipes. The work requires manual labor as well as assisting other positions involved in the projects with hands‑on work.

Perks

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building event
• Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
• Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands.

What Will You do?

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Align pipe in appropriate sections
• Grade trenches or culverts
• Shoot Grade
• Maintain tools, chop saw, and equipment in good condition and according to safety standards
• Consistently arrive on time to the job site with the appropriate gear
• Create lists of necessary tools, materials, and supplies that are needed to perform the work
• Participate in Professional Development courses and other forms of training in order to strengthen knowledge and skills

What You Bring.

• 2+ years of experience
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors
• Ability to read and understand civil blueprints
• Shoot elevations for manholes, pipe, roadways and building lots
• Physically able to perform assigned tasks in various environments and conditions including heavy lifting more than 50 lbs
• An understanding of the safety procedures
• Driver’s License is required
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Certifications (Assets)

• Confined Space Awareness
• First Aid / CPR
• WHMIS
• Trench Safety / Shoring certification
• Fall Protection
• Rigging Certificate

Work Environment

• Outdoor civil construction sites in varying weather conditions
• Physically demanding role with extended periods in trenches
• Overtime and flexible hours may be required based on project schedules

Salary Range:

$36-50 per hour based on experience

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

AI Use:

This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.

All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.