Civil Construction Pipelayer

1 day ago


Nanaimo, Canada Knappett Industries Full time

Knappett Industries is happy to offer an opportunity for a Civil Construction Pipe layer for ongoing projects on Vancouver Island, BC. We are seeking positive, experienced and energetic people to join our diverse and dynamic team. All Knappett personnel must display strong work ethic, a positive attitude, good problem solving skills, and be able to work cohesively and selflessly within in a team environment.
- Competitive salary
- Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
- Insurance benefits; long term and life
- Employee assistance program
- Group RRSP - save for retirement - you are eligible after 3 months of work
- Time Off - Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends
- Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
- Internal Promotions

Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. is a privately owned construction company with operations bases in Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni and Fort St. John, BC. Since commencing operations in 1988, Knappett has grown to be a leading provider of civil construction services for major infrastructure, residential subdivision development, underground utility installation & replacement, road building, land clearing projects in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years Knappett Industries Ltd. has maintained a strong and accelerating growth rate, with operations currently serving Western Canada.

**Responsibilities**:

- Follow all safety protocols and contribute to the success of the safety program
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for fusing
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using provided material
- Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
- Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers

**Requirements**:

- 5+ years’ experience pipe laying in civil construction
- Mathematical ability to calculate grades slopes, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specification.
- Professional demeanour when dealing with the public
- Able to work outside in all-weather at all times of the year
- Able to do extensive physical labour
- Valid provincial driver’s license

**Assets**:

- Recent working experience in similar role
- First aid training

This position is compensated at an hourly rate. Employees are eligible for enrollment in our company benefits package following successful completion of a three month probationary period. Compensation will be determined by the successful applicant’s level of training and experience. Submissions will be reviewed and only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.



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