Pipelayer

Mainland is hiring We are looking for an experienced Pipelayer to join our team.

At Mainland, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results.

The Opportunity

The Pipelayer will be responsible for the efficient installation of a variety of pipes and fittings related to civil construction works including water, sanitary sewer, hydro and storm water collection systems.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Work safely in a construction site and promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in safety meetings.
- Work with the Foreman and other team members to ensure pipe is aligned, positioned, and installed in accordance with project specifications
- Support the safe assembly and use of trench shoring systems
- Ensure back fill and compaction around pipe to ensure proper positioning and support
- Work as a team with other crew members on daily activities of the site
- Work safely around utilities and promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in daily safety meetings

Qualifications, Experience & Skillset
- 2 years’ experience in civil utilities including storm, sanitary sewer, water, and hydro
- Experience using pipe and rotary lasers
- Ability to read drawings, specifications and understand both
- Working knowledge of pipe grading, survey, and evaluations
- Must possess valid Class 5 Drivers License and be able to travel to sites across region.
- Maintain quality results of work to be done.
- Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues.
- Good communications ability, able to work with variety of individuals
- Work as a team with other crew members on daily activities of the site.
- First aid, confined space, and fall protection training is an asset.
- Understanding of Safety and ability to communicate Safety issues as they arise
- Must be physically fit, able to spend most or all shift standing, walking, lifting and carrying, working hands-on in an outdoor environment in all types of weather.
- Flexibility with hours worked, including overtime and weekend work as needed.
- Willingness to learn and possibly work across both our divisions (deep excavation and civil site services)
- Must be local to the Lower Mainland

What we offer
- Union wages and benefits
- Training and developmental opportunities
- Strong emphasis on safety

At Mainland, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results.