Pipe Layer

The Opportunity:
Cruiser Contracting is hiring for permanent Pipelayer and Labourer roles in and around the Kelowna area. These positions are ongoing and come with a lot of opportunity for operators.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Receive duties, delegations from the foreman and superintendent, and assist crew members execute these tasks
- Complete installation of underground utilities with other crew members
- Work on tight timeline
- Able to problem solve through coordination with Crew Leader
- Ensure quality of work meets or exceeds expectations
- Attend meetings to discuss job production, schedule, conflicts and provide toolbox updates to crews
- Work with construction equipment such as compactors, cut off saws and various hand tools
- Ensure all small tools assigned to crew are cleaned, stored and maintained properly
- Work closely with Crew Leader/Lead Hand to install conduit per specifications to correct grades/elevations
- Knowledge on reading plans
- Understand and support full compliance with WorksafeBC requirements and incorporating health, safety & quality into all aspects of planning and executing projects and scope of work

Qualifications, Experience & Skillset:

- Must have related construction experience
- 2+ years of experience as a pipelayer with a solid understanding of all aspects of civil works - especially in pipe and road works
- Must be able to communicate positively and effectively with a variety of individuals
- Physically fit and able to provide hands on assistance to crew members
- Must be safety orientated
- First aid training is an asset
- Must possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License with satisfactory drivers abstract.
- Must be local to the Kelowna area

What we offer:

- Competitive wages and benefits
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- Safe working environment

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Civil Construction: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License (preferred)

**Location**:

- KELOWNA, BC (required)

Work Location: In person