Pipelayer

IDL Projects Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a skilled pipelayer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility installation and a strong understanding of excavation safety standards. Responsibilities include installing underground utilities, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring compliance with construction standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality construction services across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a pipe layer or skilled labourer.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installing underground utilities to designed grades.
• Locating existing pipes needing repair or replacement.
• Digging with an excavator to ensure trench grade.

Skills

Utility Installation

Safe Excavation

Pipe Cutting

Tools

Excavator

Pipe Laser

Job description

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

The pipelayer is part of an effective construction team that successfully installs underground utilitiesaccording to approved plans, specifications and applicable codes while maintaining high quality and a safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Installing underground utilities to designed grades and applicable construction standards including storm, water and sewer mains and services
• Pre-locating existing utilities and working with heavy equipment to ensure that existing utilities are exposed without contact
• Locating existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators
• Installation of Hydro, Telus, and Shaw ducting
• Utilizing different shoring methods to provide a safe excavation for entry
• Setting up pipe laser and establishing proper design grade
• Organizing all tools and equipment required for the job at the beginning of the shift
• Digging with an excavator to ensure trench grade, bedding depths, and backfill are installed correctly
• Laying pipe to design grade and ensuring proper tamping of pipe
• Bolting up mechanically restrained fittings, valves, and pipe to manufacturer’s specifications
• Cutting concrete and set manholes, box culverts, chambers, etc. for different applications including live utility main overbuilds
• Notifying the supervisor of any installation conflicts immediately
• May perform other related duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience as either a pipe layer or skilled labourer in a utility installation setting including extensive experience with the installation of storm, water, and sanitary main and services as well as the installation of Hydro, Telus, and Shaw
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of tools and equipment required for the job
• Be completely familiar with cutting/beveling pipe
• Possess a strong understanding of safe excavations and WorkSafeBC guidelines for excavation requirements, and have the ability to work around excavation equipment and in tight areas safely
• Know how to assemble and install shoring or trench cages in excavations as required
• Have an understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance
• Ability to thoroughly read, understand, and interpret civil construction plans and drawings
  
  

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