pipelayer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Various locations
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Curbing machine
• Concrete vibrators
• Power-driven floats
• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Tuggers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Water mains

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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