Pipelayers

Teemagroup; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSTS certification

Occupational First Aid

Confined Space Entry/Monitor

Ground Disturbance II

Pipe laser experience

Job summary

Teemagroup in Surrey, BC is seeking an experienced Pipelayer to join our underground utility and civil construction crew. You will install water, sanitary, and storm lines, read drawings, and help set grades on challenging sites.

Candidates should have 2–5+ years in pipelaying, be comfortable around heavy equipment and in trenches, and thrive in a collaborative crew with foremen and operators. Valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of pipelaying experience in civil/underground construction.
• Ability to read drawings and grades.
• Comfort working around heavy equipment and in trenches.
• Physically fit for demanding manual labour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license preferred; own transportation an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install underground water, sanitary, and storm systems (PVC, HDPE, concrete, ductile iron).
• Read drawings, grade stakes, and laser levels for precise pipe alignment and elevation.
• Prepare trenches — bedding, compaction, and trench safety.
• Direct equipment operators during trenching, lifting, and backfilling.
• Perform tie-ins, connections, and pressure testing support.
• Install manholes, catch basins, and related structures.
• Identify and manage underground utility hazards.
• Work as part of a tight-knit crew with foremen, operators, and labourers.

Skills

Pipelaying

Reading drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Laser levels

Trench safety gear

Heavy equipment familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Pipelayer – Underground Utility & Civil Construction

Location: Surrey, BC

Overview:

Build your career with a growing civil contracting company shaping Western Canada's infrastructure.

Our client is a well-established civil contractor specializing in underground utility and road construction for provincial, municipal, and private clients across Western Canada. They're growing — and looking for an experienced Pipelayer to join their team long-term.

What You'll Do

• Install underground water, sanitary, and storm systems (PVC, HDPE, concrete, ductile iron)
• Read drawings, grade stakes, and laser levels for precise pipe alignment and elevation
• Prepare trenches — bedding, compaction, and trench safety
• Direct equipment operators during trenching, lifting, and backfilling
• Perform tie-ins, connections, and pressure testing support
• Install manholes, catch basins, and related structures
• Identify and manage underground utility hazards
• Work as part of a tight-knit crew with foremen, operators, and labourers

What You Bring

• 2–5+ years of pipelaying experience in civil/underground construction
• Confidence reading drawings and grades
• Comfort working around heavy equipment and in trenches
• Physical fitness for demanding manual labour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Valid driver's license preferred; own transportation an asset

Nice to Have:

CSTS, Confined Space Entry/Monitor, Ground Disturbance II, Occupational First Aid, pipe laser experience.

What's Offered:

$38 to $45 per hour