Pipelayer Job Prince Rupert area,BC Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Pipelayer

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

The pipelayer is part of an effective construction team that successfully installs underground utilities according to approved plans, specifications and applicable codes while maintaining high quality and a safe workplace.

Responsibilities

Installing underground utilities to designed grades and applicable construction standards including storm, water and sewer mains and services.

Pre-locating existing utilities and working with heavy equipment to ensure that existing utilities are exposed without contact.

Locating existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators

Installation of Hydro, Telus, and Shaw ducting.

Utilizing different shoring methods to provide a safe excavation for entry.

Setting up pipe laser and establishing proper design grade.

Organizing all tools and equipment required for the job at the beginning of the shift.

Digging with an excavator to ensure trench grade, bedding depths, and backfill are installed correctly.

Laying pipe to design grade and ensuring proper tamping of pipe.

Bolting up mechanically restrained fittings, valves, and pipe to manufacturer’s specifications.

Cutting concrete and set manholes, box culverts, chambers, etc. for different applications including live utility main overbuilds.

Notifying the supervisor of any installation conflicts immediately.

May perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year’s experience as either a pipe layer or skilled labourer in a utility installation setting including extensive experience with the installation of storm, water, and sanitary main and services as well as the installation of Hydro, Telus, and Shaw.

Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license

Possess a comprehensive understanding of tools and equipment required for the job.

Be completely familiar with cutting/beveling pipe.

Possess a strong understanding of safe excavations and WorkSafeBC guidelines for excavation requirements, and have the ability to work around excavation equipment and in tight areas safely

Know how to assemble and install shoring or trench cages in excavations as required.

Have an understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.

Ability to thoroughly read, understand, and interpret civil construction plans and drawings.


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