Pipelayer

**Pipelayer - Utilities**

Location: Lower Mainland, BC

, Permanent

Wage Range: $32.00 $42.00 per hour plus OT

**Overview**

Complete Utility Contractors (CUC) is searching for a permanent, full-time, career-minded Pipelayer to join our team and help delivery quality services to our clients. Our business relies on individuals who are quality and safety minded, effective and respectful communicators, and teamwork driven. Our jobs are local to the Lower Mainland, and we provide stable year-round, full-time employment, so we are looking for team members who want to develop and grow their careers with us over the long-term.

CUC is a lower mainland based and highly experienced civil/utility company, we do underground utility construction for municipalities, districts, developers, and private utility owners. We are passionate about the service we provide to our customers. Our greatest asset is the value our cooperative and responsive team brings to every project. The growth and success of CUC is directly attributed to the performance of our people and the meaningful and lasting partnerships we build with our clients. As we continue to grow, we are able to offer a vast variety of specialized in-house services that bring even more value to our customers. Please check out our website for more information on how we deliver quality and value and contribute to the growth of our communities and a greener future.

**What you will be doing**
- Installing various types (Ductile Iron, PVC, Concrete, HDPE, Hydro/Tel, etc.) of underground utilities to the local standards and specifications.
- Ensuring utilities are being installed at correct grade and elevations.
- Utilizing a variety of tools and equipment, including but not limited to: pipe lasers, cut-off saws, and other hand and gas powered tools.
- Maintaining, cleaning, and caring for Company tools and equipment.
- Working around heavy equipment and utilizing hand signals.
- Basic rigging and inspection of pipe.
- Maintaining good employee morale, communication, and teamwork.
- Understanding OH&S safe work practices and procedures and following them consistently.
- Providing leadership and aid in training junior employees.
- Providing feedback to supervisors and management on process improvements.
- Identifying problems and opportunities for innovation and team coordination.
- Completing other tasks as required, such as site housekeeping, assisting with trench box assembly, installing backflow preventors, and assisting with bypass pumping.

**What we are looking for**
- 5+ years experience is required in civil utility construction; experience working with deep sewers is a must.
- Strong knowledge of and understanding in how to work with a variety of utility types and pipe material, such as pipe gradients, pipe material specifications, fitting and assembly, proper bedding, protection of other services and methods of backfill and compaction.
- Live utility locating experience.
- Expertise with trenching, shoring, trench box assembly and safe excavation procedures.
- Working knowledge of the fundamentals of installing pipe.
- Strong safety record with thorough understanding of occupational hazards and safe working procedures with live utilities and sloped terrain.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and obtain certification to do so.
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral and strong experience completing field/site paperwork and timesheets.
- Ability to work collaboratively with everyone including customers, operation and project managers, internal crews, and subcontractors.
- Have proficient knowledge of MMCD and OH&S regulations and knowledge of construction disciplines (knowledge of materials and methods required)
- Attention to safety, quality, and production.
- Strong job planning/organizational (site and documentation), time management skills and stewardship of all equipment and tools.

**Why work for Complete Utility**
- Competitive compensation and vacation package
- Comprehensive Extended Health, Dental and Vision plan
- RRSP matching program
- A familial team working environment
- Opportunities for learning and career growth
- Exceptional employee inclusion, recognition, and career progression
- Equal Opportunity Employer

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.00-$42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 60 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working on deep sewer projects?

**Experience**:

- Civil Construction: 5 years (required)
- Utilities Pipelaying: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- BC driver's license (preferred)

Work Location: In pe