Pipe Layer - Squamish, Canada - Coastal Mountain Excavations LTD

Coastal Mountain Excavations LTD

Verified Company

Squamish, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Coastal Mountain Excavations success means growing our business by growing our people.

We believe employees are self motivated to achieve mutually agreed goals when their core values align with those of the company:
professionalism, strong work ethic, honesty, reliability, problem solving, and attention to detail.

We work with private developers, strata corporations, public entities, and individuals in civil construction and snow services to build an excellent company, people, relationships, and results.

As an employee you will foster and promote our core values within the support of our strong team environment.

Functional Role
As Pipe Layer you play a vital role in the successful completion of construction projects.

You will be involved in every phase of the construction process and will be responsible for pipe-laying, compaction equipment operation and maintenance, site preparation, and excavation.

You must perform all work to regulated organizational as well as provincial and federal standards and procedures and adhere to the highest standards of safety.

Key Roles

Comprehensive civil pipe laying skills
Ready with daily tools and supplies for job
Watch for hazards and follow SWP
Safety as a value, act on responsibility
Create positive customer experiences

Qualifications

Physically fit with strong stamina
Grade 12 diploma
Minimum 5 years experience in Civil Construction

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
The Pipe Layer will demonstrate the following abilities in their daily work:

Reliable, trustworthy
Organizational abilities
Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others
Ability to work as part of a team
Attention to detail
Physical stamina and perseverance to brave inclement weather daily
Physically demanding

(i) Frequently lift/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift/or move up to 50lbs

(ii) Repetitive tasks

(iii) Work outdoors in various conditions including hot, rain, noise, and wet conditions

(iv) Combination of sitting, standing, and walking

(v) Bending, crouching, kneeling

(vi) Hand-eye coordination

Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with the general public
Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with other Civil Construction and Coastal Mountain Excavations employees
Operation of hand tools and other skills specific to the position

Lead, manage, accountability
The Pipe Layer is accountable to the Operations Manager who may delegate authority.

Hours of Work

Generally, 7:30am 4:00pm, Monday
Friday
Overtime required during busy construction periods

Compensation

Very competitive hourly rate
Extended health and dental benefits

Visa Requirements
You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Accountabilities

The Pipe Layer is responsible for the following:

Demonstrate CME Personal Protective Equipment standard by attending morning meeting in hard hat, high-vis safety vest, steel toed boots, eye protection, gloves
Use hand tools and mechanical tools competently
Competent in compaction techniques
Proficient at using power tools
Follow Safe Work Procedures and watch for hazards
Liaise with clients
Work diligently, following instructions and anticipating and filling crew needs
Read basic plans
Perform work in accordance with all organizational, as well as provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld
Perform the installation of pipe with the utmost standards in quality while keeping up with production targets
Perform daily site assessments, including identification of potential work site hazards
Ensure appropriate tools are transported to the worksite. Ensure proper functioning of all tools prior to utilization
Prepare area for pipe installation, performing all necessary excavation preparation including slope and elevation determination
Perform required excavations to create trenches utilizing equipment or when necessary through manual digging
Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines or using hand tools
Make certain all trenches are dug according to construction drawings including adherence to all specified excavation levels and depths
Place pipe accurately and according to construction drawings
Place manholes and catch basins when necessary
Properly connect pipe lengths and seal joints
Bed pipe with required materials, packing materials with required compaction equipment
Backfill trenches with required materials upon completion of job
Maintain organizational services, facilities, and equipment
Engage in all forms of labour to assist in the successful completion of construction projects from start to finish
Troubleshoot pipe and/or mechanical systems.