Pipelayer

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, Union
Business Unit: Chew Excavating Ltd.
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Operations Manager

Compensation: $35.57/hour + 11.5% vacation pay

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Work Setting: Institutional, Commercial, Civil, Industrial, Residential

Chew is an industrial business and part of the Ralmax Group of Companies. We offer competitive wages and benefits package, professional development and a great company culture.

**Responsibilities**:

- Report to work each day, and attend the morning job site meeting, during which the day's activities will be discussed.
- Organize necessary tools for the day's work at the beginning of the shift.
- Assist superintendent or foreman in setting up lasers or levels and establishing the required layout of day.
- Do as you are instructed by your supervisor, provided it is safe to do so, and you understand what is required, if you have questions, ask.
- Participate in Chew Excavating Ltd. training program.
- Ensure that all equipment that is not functioning properly is reported to your supervisor as well as if more fuel is required for pumps and saws.
- Testing of sewers and pressure mains.
- Mandrilling of ducting.
- Installing shoring or trench cages in excavations as required.
- Inspect the site at the end of the shift to make sure no tools have been left out.
- Ensure that all open excavation, manholes etc. are adequately barricaded.
- Attend meetings with superintendent, foreman and senior pipe layers on upcoming tasks, and advise if materials for the tasks are on site.
- Provide training and advice to labourers.
- Attend and participate in all tailgate meetings.
- Ensure that before you, or anyone else, enters a confined space, that you have been properly trained and understand the procedures for entering a confined space.
- Double check with supervisors, before work commences, that BC 1 Call has been notified, and all other utilities in the area have been contacted, and all services have been located.
- Abide by the requirements containing in the Chew Excavating Ltd. safety manual.
- Other duties as required_._

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar or related role
- Valid class 5 BC drivers' license
- Thorough skills in working with concrete, be able to mix grout and bench manholes.
- Have a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate company vehicles.
- Have a thorough understanding of Chew Excavating Ltd. safety manual
- Have a full understanding on how to read plans
- Have a thorough understanding of man drilling ducts, and understand the risks involved.
- Have a thorough understanding of hydrostatic testing of pressure pipe, and understand the risks involved.
- Have a good understanding of levels and grades for pipe laying, road construction, and site grading.
- Have a thorough understanding in an air testing sewer pipe, and understand the risks involved.
- Have an understanding in shoring requirement for excavations, and be able to realize what is safe and what is not.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Sound knowledge of excavation, civil construction, and building techniques and the ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Proactive problem-solver that can manage difficult situations with positive results
- Have a thorough understanding of levels and grades for pipe laying, road construction, and site grading
- Have a thorough understanding in shoring requirement for excavations, and be able to realize what is safe and what is not
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Proactive problem-solver that can manage difficult situations with positive results
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

**Application Process**:
Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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