Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. is a civil works contractor located in Maple Ridge, proudly serving communities across Western BC. We offer a diverse resume, excelling in projects that involve ‘outside the box’ thinking. Maintaining a dedicated and skilled team has allowed us to successfully execute highly complex projects, some involving isolation, bypass pumping, dewatering, phased construction, technical tie-ins, and difficult access.
We are currently looking for a Pipe Layer with experience in all types of utility construction and installations; sanitary, storm, water, communications, and hydro.
About the Role
As a Pipe Layer, you’ll play a key role in the installation of underground utilities on a variety of civil construction projects, including sanitary, storm, water, communications, and hydro. Reporting to the Site Foreman, you’ll work closely with the crew to safely and efficiently deliver high-quality work.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages (wage is based on experience)
- Group benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Company events
- Paid travel time for select projects
- Living-out allowance and travel compensation for out-of-town work
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Work with the Foreman and crew to interpret drawings and specifications
- Participate in FLHAs and toolbox meetings
- Perform work safely and actively promote a positive safety culture
- Use pipe lasers, grade rods, and other survey equipment
- Install storm and sanitary sewer to line and grade
- Install manholes, catch basins, and lawn basins
- Install watermain, valves, fittings, and hydrants
- Install electrical and communications infrastructure
- Cut and bevel pipe as required
- Assemble and install trench shielding and shoring
- Operate and work around excavation and compaction equipment
- Maintain company tools and prepare for upcoming work
- Perform general labour duties as required
What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of civil pipe-laying experience
- Strong understanding of industry-standard safe work practices, especially around trenches and heavy equipment
- Solid knowledge of sewer, water, and communications pipe systems and fittings
- Reliable, dependable, with a strong attendance record
- Physically capable of performing demanding work in all weather conditions
- Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
- Willingness to assist other roles on the project when needed
- Commitment to following the company’s Health & Safety Program
- Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to work out of town when required
If you’re an experienced Pipe Layer who takes pride in quality work and wants to be part of a close-knit, supportive team at a locally owned company, apply today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $36.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What are your wage expectations
- Are you willing to work out of town at times?
Experience:
- pipe layer: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
