Pipelayer - Construction

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Underground
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
**Work setting**:

- Construction site
**Tasks**:

- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Instruct apprentices
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Assist heavy equipment operators
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- First Aid Certificate
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Bobcats
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Concrete saws
- Drills
- Trampers (Jumping Jack)
- Compactor
- Sledgehammer
- Hand tools
**Construction specialization**:

- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Pipelines
- Water mains
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer