Leadhand - Pipe Crew

Colas Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and maintenance seeks a Lead Hand in Dartmouth. The role involves supervising a crew in pipe installations and infrastructure tasks, ensuring quality and safety. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills, relevant experience, and a valid driving license.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in pipe installation, drainage or related activities.
• Lead Hand/supervisory experience with strong leadership skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driving License and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work with crew to ensure completion of tasks safely and efficiently.
• Replace catch basins, install lead pipes, and assist in prepping operations.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Subsidiary:MILLER GROUP

Location: Dartmouth, NS

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917.

We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Cumberland Paving and Contracting is part of Miller Paving Atlantic, based in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Cumberland Paving and Contracting provides the public and private sectors with road construction, paving, road and structure rehabilitation, engineering construction, aggregate-based materials, highway operations, and maintenance services.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in pipe installation, drainage or other related activities
• Lead Hand /supervisory experience with strong leadership skills
• Available to work extended hours and weekends, when required
• Class 5 Driving License and own transportation to and from work

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined
• Successful completion of compliance-based courses (Excavation and Trenching, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Etc.)

Day In The Life

As a Lead Hand, your primary responsibility is to work closely with your crew to ensure they safely and efficiently complete daily tasks set out by the foreman. You’ll usually be replacing catch basins, installing new lead pipes, driveway and cross culverts, and other types of pipe work. Additionally your crew will assist in prepping operations such as curb removals and grade work. Attention to detail will be imperative in this role to ensure all products are of the highest quality standard and meet all specifications.

Culture

At Miller, we want every employee to feel connected, where creativity and innovation thrive, and your contributions make a real impact. Our supportive and inclusive atmosphere encourages open communication, ensuring every team member feels heard and valued. With a commitment to flexibility, opportunities for professional development, and a shared passion for excellence, we are more than just colleagues – we are a community dedicated to Building Greatness together.

If you are seeking a workplace that values employees, challenges you to reach new heights, and celebrates your achievements, Miller is the place for you. Build your career with us!

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning,opportunity for growth, anda competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people.We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being.Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.