Pipelayer

Whissell: Building More Than a Job

Join our team as a Pipelayer and be a key player in building essential infrastructure! In this hands-on role, you’ll install and maintain sewer, storm drain, and utility lines, using the latest equipment and techniques. We’re looking for a motivated individual who thrives in an outdoor environment and has a sharp eye for quality and safety. If you’re ready to take on challenging projects and make a real impact, we want you on our team!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Install pipe on grade and on line

• Make sure the pipe is cleaned

• Make sure pipe is pushed in the proper way

• Make sure tools are loaded in the morning

• Make sure all tools are kept in good condition

• Proves ability to lay concrete, PVC, and Poly pipe

• Proves ability to lay box pipe

• Shows comprehension of why pipe must always stay on center line

• Proves ability to setup centre line in trench

• Shows ability to start pipe lineup on correct path

• Work and act as a mentor on site to junior crew members, especially Pipe Layer Helpers

• Setup measurements for pipe placement and concrete coring into manholes.

• Prove ability to utilize and teach correct procedure for line capping at end of shift

• Ensure correct amount of gravel coverage around pipe before backfilling operations

· Proves ability to work in deep trenches, with very large diameter round or box pipe.

· Proves complete knowledge of pipe lasers and transit use (leveled, grade, proper working order)

· Be able to read blueprint plans

· Listen to others, and be a crew leader

· Complete understanding of all soil types

· Understand, and utilize correct rigging procedures. Prove comprehension on how and what correct rigging, clamps and clutches are used, and why.

· Knows and understands correct distances for crew members to be when loads are being craned.

· Prove ability to setup transit, read grades and measure depth consistently.

· Can prove full competency of all tool operations.

· Understands what mainline hoe requires to operate efficiently.

· Must show abilities of working in trenches at any depth.

· Must be proficient in measuring, cutting and beveling pipe.

· Must also be able to show and instruct junior crew members how to correctly measure, cut and bevel pipe.

· Must be proficient in reading and understanding Locates.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years working as a Pipelayer in the Deep Underground Utility Installation industry

• Thorough knowledge of pipe lasers and transit use (leveled, grade, proper working order)

• Ability to read blueprint and city specifications is required

• Ability to read and understand Locates is required

• Ability to dig trenches manually or with machinery as required.

• Familiarity with bucket operation techniques is advantageous.

• Strong commitment to safety practices in all aspects of work

• General knowledge of proper equipment operation

• Must have a means of transportation

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Career advancement and professional Development
• Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plan. LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more with Open circle Benefits

• Safety Incentive Bonus (Hourly positions only)
• Retention Bonus (Hourly positions only)
• Safety Rewards Programs (Hourly positions only)
• Team environment
• Commitment to safety