Posted 12 days ago
Civil Gradesperson
@ Cap Civil Contracting Ltd
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Cap Civil Contracting Ltd is hiring a full-time Civil Gradesperson / Pipelayer to lay concrete and plastic pipe for drains, sewers and small utilities, and prepare grades and trenches on civil sites. The role requires 2+ years of experience, a driver's licence, and a flexible schedule with possible overtime. Pay is $36-50 per hour based on experience.
Pay:
$36–$50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lay and join concrete and plastic pipe for drains and sewers
- Grade trenches and culverts and shoot grade
- Prepare ground and dig out trenches
- Maintain tools and equipment to safety standards
- Create lists of tools and materials needed
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of experience
- Ability to read and understand civil blueprints
- Shoot elevations for manholes, pipe, roadways and lots
- Physically able to lift over 50 lbs
- Valid driver's licence required
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid / CPR, WHMIS, Trench Safety / Shoring certification, Fall Protection, Rigging Certificate, Confined Space Awareness |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Home office allowance |
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Cap Civil Contracting Ltd
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
Job Description:
Are you a tough, hardworking person who likes to get their hands dirty? CapCivil is looking for a Civil Gradesperson / Pipelayer to join their elite team.
Under the direction of the Foreperson and Site Superintendent, the Gradesperson is to lay and join concrete, and plastic, pipe for drains, sewers, and small utilities. This position will ensure that the ground is prepared and the trenches dug out for the pipes. The work requires manual labor as well as assisting other positions involved in the projects with hands-on work.
Perks
- Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.
- Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
- Annual Education Allowance
- Generous Referral Program
- Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building event
- Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
- Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands.
What Will You do?
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Align pipe in appropriate sections
- Grade trenches or culverts
- Shoot Grade
- Maintain tools, chop saw, and equipment in good condition and according to safety standards
- Consistently arrive on time to the job site with the appropriate gear
- Create lists of necessary tools, materials, and supplies that are needed to perform the work
- Participate in Professional Development courses and other forms of training in order to strengthen knowledge and skills
What You Bring.
- 2+ years of experience
- Ability to follow instructions from supervisors
- Ability to read and understand civil blueprints
- Shoot elevations for manholes, pipe, roadways and building lots
- Physically able to perform assigned tasks in various environments and conditions including heavy lifting more than 50 lbs
- An understanding of the safety procedures
- Driver’s License is required
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Certifications (Assets)
- Confined Space Awareness
- First Aid / CPR
- WHMIS
- Trench Safety / Shoring certification
- Fall Protection
- Rigging Certificate
Work Environment
- Outdoor civil construction sites in varying weather conditions
- Physically demanding role with extended periods in trenches
- Overtime and flexible hours may be required based on project schedules
Salary Range:
$36-50 per hour based on experience
About The Company:
For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.
AI Use:
This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.
All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.
How To Apply:
Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.
We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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