Pipelayer I - Utilities Construction (6 month Term)

City of Kelowna; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kelowna is seeking a Pipelayer I for a term position in infrastructure delivery, responsible for the installation and maintenance of water and sewer systems. Candidates should have experience with pipe systems and heavy machinery. A commitment to safety and quality standards is required, along with the ability to work in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pipelayer or in similar utility installation work.
• EOCP Wastewater Collection Level I Certificate preferred.
• EOCP Water Distribution Level I Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs or repairs pipe systems and responds to emergency callouts.
• Interprets blueprints and verifies grades/alignments.
• Operates equipment and performs manual labor in confined spaces.

Skills

Pipe installation

Blueprint interpretation

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Posting Number CK53605P

Position Title

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months 6-10 months

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Department Infrastructure Delivery (DP214)

Department Name

Utilities Construction

Branch

Branch Utilities Construction (BR215)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

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

Duties - Union

• Installs or repairs pipe systems and associated structures according to technical design specifications. Responds to emergency callouts when required to repair pipe bursts, etc.
• 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.
• Hand-shovels where required to uncover existing buried utilities.
• Operates and maintains equipment related to the work including rollers, tampers, trucks and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Selects, prepares, aligns, connects and seals pipe joints applying knowledge of proper techniques and materials.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with quality standards and safe work practice and regulations.
• Manual labour and working in confined spaces and deep trenches are required.

Results and Activities - Non union

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

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

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/12/2025

Closing Date

Days of Work

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

6:30am-3:00pm

Work Location

Work Location OTHER LOCATION

Specify Work Location

Specify 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