Pipe Layer

**ABOUT US**

At Coastal Mountain Excavations (CME), our core values - professionalism, safety, and a strong work ethic - shape everything we do. Each action and decision contribute to building our community and reinforcing our reputation as a leader in civil construction.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

As Pipelayer you play a vital role in the successful completion of construction projects. You will be involved in every phase of the construction process and will be responsible for pipe-laying, compaction equipment operation and maintenance, site preparation, and excavation.

**Key Roles**
- Comprehensive civil pipe laying skills
- Ready with daily tools and supplies for job
- Watch for hazards and follow SWP
- Safety as a value, act on responsibility
- Create positive customer experiences

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Pipe Layer is responsible for the following:

- Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots, eye protection, gloves
- Use hand tools and mechanical tools competently
- Competent in compaction techniques
- Proficient at using power tools
- Follow Safe Work Procedures and watch for hazards
- Liaise with clients
- Work diligently, following instructions and anticipating and filling crew needs
- Read basic plans
- Perform work in accordance with all organizational, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld
- Perform the installation of pipe with the utmost standards in quality while keeping up with production targets
- Perform daily site assessments, including identification of potential work site hazards
- Ensure appropriate tools are transported to the worksite. Ensure proper functioning of all tools prior to utilization
- Prepare area for pipe installation, performing all necessary excavation preparation including slope and elevation determination
- Perform required excavations to create trenches utilizing equipment or when necessary, through manual digging
- Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines or using hand tools
- Make certain all trenches are dug according to construction drawings including adherence to all specified excavation levels and depths
- Place pipe accurately and according to construction drawings
- Place manholes and catch basins when necessary
- Properly connect pipe lengths and seal joints
- Bed pipe with required materials, packing materials with required compaction equipment
- Backfill trenches with required materials upon completion of job
- Maintain organizational services, facilities, and equipment
- Engage in all forms of labour to assist in the successful completion of construction projects from start to finish
- Troubleshoot pipe and/or mechanical systems

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

The Pipe Layer will demonstrate the following abilities in their daily work:

- Reliable, trustworthy
- Organizational abilities
- Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina and perseverance to brave inclement weather daily
- Physically demanding
- Frequently lift/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/or move up to 50lbs
- Repetitive tasks
- Work outdoors in various conditions including hot, rain, noise, and wet conditions
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye coordination
- Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the general public
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Civil Construction and Coastal Mountain Excavations employees
- Operation of hand tools and other skills specific to the position

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Physically fit with strong stamina
- Grade 12 diploma
- Minimum 5 years experience in Civil Construction

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- $33.00-$43.00 per hour, depending on experience and education
- Vacation pay (calculated at 4% of total wages earned)
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance and wage loss insurance benefits
- Benefits eligibility: After completing 180 continuous days
- On-the-job training and career advancement

**ADDITIONAL DETAILS**
- Generally, 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
- Overtime required during busy construction periods
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada