Civil Pipelayer: Underground Utilities Specialist

CapWest Build; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Annual education allowance

Generous referral program

Team building events

Local discounts

Gym access

Friend & family rates

Job summary

CapWest Build is seeking a Pipelayer to install underground utility systems, including storm and sanitary sewers and watermain infrastructure in a Vancouver area project. The role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and adherence to civil construction practices. Deep utilities experience is a bonus.

You will read drawings, lay pipe to grade, prepare trenches, and work around excavations with proper shoring. A strong safety mindset and physical fitness are essential to success on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years as a Civil Pipe Layer.
• Strong experience with storm, sanitary, and watermain installation.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings.
• Knowledge of pipe materials (PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, concrete).
• Understanding of trench safety, bedding, and compaction methods.
• Experience with deep utilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and watermain systems per drawings and specs.
• Lay pipe, fittings, valves, and services to correct line and grade.
• Prepare trench bottoms with bedding, grading, and compaction.
• Work safely around excavations including shoring systems and trench boxes.
• Assist with pipe laser setup and grade checks.
• Connect services, manholes, catch basins, hydrants, and chambers.
• Coordinate with operators, foremen, and laborers.
• Follow utility locates and protect existing underground services.
• Ensure installations meet municipal and project quality standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work areas.
• Comply with safety regulations and site plans.

Skills

Civil pipe layer experience

Storm/Sanitary/Watermain

Read civil drawings

Pipe materials knowledge

Trench safety/compaction

Deep utilities experience

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

CapWest Build is seeking a Pipelayer to install underground utility systems, including storm and sanitary sewers and watermain infrastructure in a Vancouver area project. The role emphasizes precision, teamwork, and adherence to civil construction practices. Deep utilities experience is a bonus.

You will read drawings, lay pipe to grade, prepare trenches, and work around excavations with proper shoring. A strong safety mindset and physical fitness are essential to success on site.