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Pipelayer - construction

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • Construction site

Tasks

  • Load, unload and transport construction materials
  • Help medical examiner in charge
  • Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
  • Level earth to fine grade specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
  • Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
  • Confined Space Entry Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
  • CPR Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Bobcats
  • Circular saws
  • Concrete saws
  • Grinding machine
  • Jackhammers
  • Air compressors
  • Drills
  • Torches
  • Chain saw
  • Compactor
  • Sledgehammer
  • Hand tools

Construction specialization

  • Industrial, commercial and institutional
  • Pipelines
  • Residential
  • Roads and bridges
  • Water mains

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Hardworking

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Day

Health benefits

  • Health care plan