Job Description

Salary: $30+

Knappett Industries is happy to offer an opportunity for a Civil Construction Pipe layer for ongoing projects in the Comox Valley, BC. We are seeking positive, experienced and energetic people to join our diverse and dynamic team. All Knappett personnel must display strong work ethic, a positive attitude, good problem solving skills, and be able to work cohesively and selflessly within in a team environment.

Competitive salary
Healthcare and Dental for single, couple or family coverage
Insurance benefits; long term and life
Employee assistance program
Group RRSP save for retirement you are eligible after 3 months of work
Time Off Everyone needs time away from work to recharge and be with family and friends
Open door policy in a supportive and encouraging work environment
Internal Promotions

Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. is a privately owned construction company with operations bases in Nanaimo, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Prince George and Fort St. John, BC. Since commencing operations in 1988, Knappett has grown to be a leading provider of civil construction services for major infrastructure, residential subdivision development, underground utility installation & replacement, road building, land clearing projects in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years Knappett Industries Ltd. has maintained a strong and accelerating growth rate, with operations currently serving Western Canada.

Responsibilities:

Follow all safety protocols and contribute to the success of the safety program
Cut pipes to required lengths
Align and position pipes to prepare them for fusing
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using provided material
Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers

Requirements:

Mathematical ability to calculate grades slopes, etc.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specification.
3+ years experience pipe laying in civil construction
Professional demeanour when dealing with the public
Able to work outside in all-weather at all times of the year
Able to do extensive physical labour
Valid provincial drivers license

Assets:

Recent working experience in similar role
First aid training

This position is compensated at an hourly rate. Employees are eligible for enrollment in our company benefits package following successful completion of a three month probationary period. Compensation will be determined by the successful applicants level of training and experience. Submissions will be reviewed and only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Please apply on our website: https://knappettindustries.com/index.php/careers/

Knappett Industries

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Civil Construction Pipelayer