Pipelayer – Sewer & Watermain Installations Pro

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family, people-centric culture

Safe and healthy workplace

Internal growth opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Benefit, Wellness and Pension Programs

Job summary

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Pipelayer with 2-3 years of field experience to lay pipe for storm sewers, water mains and related structures. You will work in a fast-paced team, maintain a clean work area and assist with tying into existing systems.

Candidates must have access to a reliable vehicle and be able to follow safety procedures, use pipe lasers and operate common trenching equipment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Pipelayer.
• Access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lay pipe for storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water mains.
• Install related structures such as manholes, catch basins, valves, and hydrants and assist with tie-ins to existing systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Signals equipment operators to ensure a safe and proper excavation around underground utilities.
• Establish alignment and grade with the use of a pipe laser.
• Responsible for proper bedding, spring-line and cover lift thickness and compaction.
• Operate mechanized equipment such as diesel plate packer, quick cut saw, jumping jack compactor, and other hand tools.
• Strong understanding of dewatering measures in trenches.
• Experience with shoring boxes and soil types.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with hoisting and rigging for pipes and shoring boxes.
• Setup and safe execution of utility supports for underground utilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Pipelayer experience

Tools

Pipe laser

Diesel plate packer

Jumping jack compactor

Job description

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a Pipelayer with 2-3 years of field experience to lay pipe for storm sewers, water mains and related structures. You will work in a fast-paced team, maintain a clean work area and assist with tying into existing systems.

Candidates must have access to a reliable vehicle and be able to follow safety procedures, use pipe lasers and operate common trenching equipment.