Pipelayer I - Utilities Construction (6 month Term)

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Pipelayer I with a forward-thinking municipal organization. In this vital role, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining essential water and drainage systems. Your expertise will be crucial in responding to emergencies and ensuring that all work adheres to safety standards and regulations. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a supportive team, contributing to the infrastructure that keeps the community thriving. If you are skilled in pipe installation and have the necessary certifications, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Must have EOCP certifications for wastewater and water distribution.
• Experience in installing and repairing pipe systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water, sewer, and drainage pipe systems.
• Respond to emergencies and perform manual labor in confined spaces.

Skills

Pipe installation and repair

Blueprint interpretation

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Education

EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I Certificate

EOCP Water Distribution Level I Certificate

Tools

Lasers

Transit levels

Hand and power tools

Excavators

Loaders

Job description

Special Instructions

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating, “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53605P

Position Title: Pipelayer I

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: Term (6-10 months)

Position Groups: CUPE Civic

Division: Infrastructure (DV220)

Department: Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)

Department Name: Utilities Construction

Branch: Utilities Construction (BR215)

Job Purpose

A Pipelayer I installs, fits, repairs, and maintains water, sanitary, sewer, and storm drainage pipe systems.

Duties

1. Installs or repairs pipe systems and associated structures according to technical design specifications.
2. Responds to emergency callouts when required to repair pipe bursts, etc.
3. Interprets blueprints, construction drawings, maps, plans, survey cut sheets and grade stakes; uses instruments such as lasers and transit levels to verify proper grades and alignment of trenches/excavations.
4. Hand-shovels where required to uncover existing buried utilities.
5. Operates and maintains equipment related to the work including rollers, tampers, trucks and a variety of hand and power tools.
6. Selects, prepares, aligns, connects and seals pipe joints applying knowledge of proper techniques and materials.
7. Ensures work is performed in accordance with quality standards and safe work practice and regulations.
8. Manual labour and working in confined spaces and deep trenches are required.

Pay Rate

$34.93 per hour plus 14% in lieu of vacation, stat holidays and benefits.

Working Conditions

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day: 8

Hours of Work: 6:30am-3:00pm

Work Location: Construction Yard - Gulley Rd

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents:

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * Do you have an EOCP Water Distribution Level I Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress (required hours are achieved)
• * How many years of experience do you have as a Pipelayer, installing water, sanitary, drainage, and shallow utility pipe systems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, smooth drum rollers or tandems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Which BC Driver's Licence class do you currently hold?
  • None
  • Class 7 (N)
  • Class 5
  • Class 5 (with Air Brake endorsement)
  • Class 3 (with Air Brake endorsement)
  • Class 1 (with Air Brake endorsement)
  • I have a Driver's Licence from out of province
  • Other