pipelayer - drainage systems

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Pipelines
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Water mains

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Long term benefits

• Other benefits