Posted 11 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 prepare ground, dig trenches and lay concrete and plastic pipe for drains, sewers and small utilities. The role is physically demanding outdoor work with overtime and flexible hours possible. Pay is $36-50 per hour based on experience, with extended health, dental and vision benefits.
Pay:
$36–$50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Align and join concrete and plastic pipe in sections
- Grade trenches and culverts and shoot grade
- Prepare ground and dig trenches for drains and sewers
- Maintain tools, chop saw and equipment to safety standards
- Create lists of tools, materials and supplies needed
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of experience
- Ability to read and understand civil blueprints
- Ability to shoot elevations for manholes, pipe and roadways
- Heavy lifting over 50 lbs in varied conditions
- Driver's licence required
- Proficient English communication
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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 | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Confined Space Awareness, First Aid / CPR, WHMIS, Trench Safety / Shoring, Fall Protection, Rigging Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Paid training, 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:
Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world-class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long-term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.
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 CapWest. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
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