pipelayer - construction

Government of Canada; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Canada is seeking a Construction Worker to operate heavy equipment and transport materials across various locations. This role involves working outdoors in physically demanding conditions and may require frequent travel. Candidates should have experience with construction tasks and possess a valid driver's license. A strong focus on teamwork and client satisfaction is essential.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence is required.
• Experience with transporting and handling construction materials.
• Ability to operate mobile and tower cranes.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift and position equipment.
• Instruct apprentices on best practices.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependability

Flexibility

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

On the road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Waterways
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Operate mobile and tower cranes to lift, move, position or place equipment and materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Instruct apprentices
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

• Driveways
• Hydroelectric dams
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Pipelines
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Underground and tunnel work
• Water mains
• Poured concrete
• Irrigation and drainage

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available