Civil Pipelayer

**Civil Pipelayer**

Scansa Construction Ltd. (Scansa) has been a Langford, BC based business since 1983. We provide a wide range of general contracting and project management services such as commercial, institutional, and residential construction, as well as concrete formwork, earthworks and excavation, and civil infrastructures.

A core value of Scansa Construction Ltd. is RESPECT. Scansa and its employees are committed to provide a respectful workplace that maintains the dignity or all employees, making it a great place to work for long term employment.

Scansa has opportunities for a **Pipelayer** to join our team on a full-time basis in Victoria, BC.

The following are some of the job requirements, abilities and understandings but not limited to:

- Strong understanding of grades, slopes and elevations and be able to transfer information from plans and survey layout to site
- Ability to read construction plans and drawings and provide field construction layout with or without a surveyor
- Demonstrate knowledge of specifications and standard details for typical types of work (Sewer, drain, water, hydro, telephone, electrical)
- Demonstrate understanding of specific water main, storm and sewer installation procedures and backfilling procedures and experienced with: Live tie-ins, beveling pipe, working with mechanical joints, couplers and fittings, setting and raising CB's & MH's, benching MH's, drop MH's, setting headwalls, installing sanitary cleanouts & inspection chambers, Inserta tees, fire hydrants, air valve assembly, flush
- Demonstrate understanding of specific Hydro, Telephone, Shaw and Electrical installation and backfilling procedures, conduit installation, concrete duct bank encasements, JB's, vaults, MH's and work in shoring cages
- Experienced working with differing types of pipe including: PVC, C-900-PVC, HDPE, ductile, cast and steel
- Understand and preform tests for various types of pipe systems including pressure testing, air testing and mandrilling
- Adhere to company safety standards and polices; assist with promoting a safe work culture
- Always demonstrate a professional attitude even under when representing the company
- Endeavour to be the best, but do it with respect, integrity and honesty always

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Ability to work alone, or as part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking and ability to make good decisions
- Ability to take directions from Site Superintendent/Foreman
- Reliable, productive, and adaptable to changing working environments
- Willingness to learn or take on new challenges
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Endeavour to be the best, but do it with respect, integrity, and honesty at all times.
- Demonstrate a professional image of yourself and the company.

**Work Environment**:

- Working at various jobsites within Victoria, Westshore and Sooke.
- Exposure to changing weather conditions and elements.

**Employment Wages/Incentives**:

- Competitive wages are negotiable based on knowledge, skill and experience.
- Overtime is paid as per Employment Standards.
- Safety Gear Allowance

**Benefits**:

- Extended Health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Group RRSP/TFSA matching
- Group Life Insurance

**Health and Safety**

Scansa Construction Ltd. and its employees are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and health work environment for all through the implementation of a comprehensive health and safety program.

**Salary**: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- pipelayer: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Langford, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Langford, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person