Experienced Pipelayer

**TWINCON ENTERPRISES LTD.** specializes in civil earthworks, excavation and rock breaking, drilling and blasting, and subdivision development. TwinCon holds itself to the highest standards in both the quality of work produced for its clients and the community and the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment for its employees on all job sites. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the South Okanagan, offering 15 years of experience and an extensive inventory of heavy equipment to match both large and small contracts. We are proud of our professional reputation for high quality work and safety orientation.

Working under the direct supervision of the Site Superintendent, the Pipelayer installs underground piping to connect buildings and building sites to water supplies, sewers, and storm water management systems. For this role, you will be involved in every phase of the construction process and are responsible for pipe laying, compaction equipment operation and maintenance, site preparation, and excavation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performing the installation of pipe with the utmost attention to standards of quality while keeping up with production targets.
- Performing daily site assessments, including identification of potential work site hazards.
- Preparing area for pipe installation, performing all necessary excavation preparation including slope and elevation determination.
- Performing required excavations to create trenches utilizing equipment or when necessary, through manual digging.
- Grading and leveling trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
- Making certain all trenches are dug according to construction drawings including adherence to all specified excavation levels and depths.
- Manually, or with the use of equipment, placing pipe accurately and according to construction drawings.
- Placing manholes and catch basins when necessary.
- Properly connecting pipe lengths and seal joints.
- Bedding pipe with required materials and packing materials with required compaction equipment.
- Backfilling trenches with required materials upon completion of job.
- Providing manual labor assistance as required.

Qualifications:

- Have a minimum of 5 years experience in pipe laying and civil construction
- Be able to lead and direct crews in pipe laying operations with mínimal supervision
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work
- Be punctual, reliable, and hardworking
- Have a proven safety track record
- Be willing to work extended hours (as needed)

**TWINCON ENTERPRISES LTD. **offers competitive wages dependent on experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- civil construction: 5 years (required)
- pipe laying: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person