pipelayer - construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Level earth to fine grade specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Pipelines
• Residential
• Roads and bridges
• Water mains

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan