Deck Person

Doran Contractors Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Taggart Construction Limited in Ottawa is seeking a reliable Deck Person/Top Person to support sewer and watermain crews across the region. You will assist ground crews, manage materials, and help maintain safety and workflow at trench sites.

Ideal candidates have civil construction exposure, the ability to work outdoors in all seasons, strong communication, and a safety-first mindset. A Working at Heights certification is an asset. Compensation is CAD 40.18–40.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience on civil construction or sewer and water infrastructure is an asset.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving field environment.
• Safety-focused mindset and reliability.
• Working at Heights certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support pipe layers and the trench crew from ground level during sewer and watermain installation.
• Manage the flow of pipes, fittings, tools, bedding, and other materials for the trench crew.
• Guide equipment movement, communicate with operators and crew, and maintain trench safety awareness.
• Keep the work area organized and productive through housekeeping and site support tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Working at Heights certification

Job description

Deck Person/Top Person, Water & Sewer Infrastructure

Ottawa, ON | Taggart Construction Limited

Taggart Construction Limited is looking for a reliable Deck Person / Top Person to join our sewer and watermain crews on underground servicing projects across the Ottawa region.

For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction has helped build the essential infrastructure that supports communities across Eastern Ontario. As part of the Taggart Group, we offer the stability of a long-standing, family-owned business with the opportunity to do hands-on work that makes a lasting impact.

In this role, you will be the eyes, ears, and extra set of hands at ground level for the pipe layers and excavation crew working in the trench. While the pipe layer is in the ditch assembling and placing pipe, you will help keep materials, tools, signals, and safety moving smoothly from above.

What you’ll do:

• Support pipe layers, shovel operators, and the excavation crew from ground level during sewer and watermain installation.
• Manage the flow of pipe, fittings, tools, bedding, and other materials so the crew in the trench has what they need, when they need it.
• Help guide equipment movement, communicate with operators and crew members, and maintain awareness of activity around the trench.
• Keep the work area organized, safe, and productive by helping with housekeeping, material staging, and basic site support tasks.

What you bring:

• Experience working on civil construction, sewer and water, excavation, or underground servicing crews is an asset.
• Comfort working outdoors in all seasons, around active equipment, open trenches, and busy construction sites.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay alert, organized, and responsive in a fast-moving field environment.
• A reliable, team-first approach and a safety-focused mindset.
• Working at Heights certification is considered an asset.

Compensation: $40.18 - $40.92/hr

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, accessible recruitment. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment and selection process.