With over 15 years in the civil construction industry on Vancouver Island, Milestone Equipment Contracting Inc's (Milestone) success is based on building strong relationships while driving our mission, vision, and values. This approach starts with our team, our greatest asset, supporting and investing in our people and their personal and professional success is our priority. We are committed to creating a strong and positive work culture offering career advancement, a safe working environment and opportunities to give back to the communities where we work and live.
Milestone Equipment Contracting Inc is excited to offer an opportunity for a Civil Construction Pipelayer to join our experienced & professional team!!
We are a growing company and expanding our team at both office locations in Nanaimo and Victoria. Please visit www.milestonecontracting/careers for all current postings.
The Pipelayer plays a critical role in the successful completion of Milestones projects. Milestone is a civil excavation company and Pipelayers facilitate onsite production through efficient pipe installation, diligent and detailed work. Milestone's civil division works on a variety of different projects. The work includes civil & infrastructure, environmental construction, industrial & commercial, residential development, landscaping, and much more!
The Pipelayer will be involved in specific civil division projects and/or supporting the landscaping phase of Milestones civil construction projects.
Benefits of Employment - Why work at Milestone?
- Merit based company offering progression opportunities & support
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for overtime
- Comprehensive benefits plan which includes extended health, dental, vision care, disability, life insurance and RRSP matching
- Great team of capable leaders open and willing to provide mentorship & coaching to those looking to learn and grow
- A team of great people willing and ready to support others through family orientated values.
- Safety is our top priority. Think safe, work safe, home safe.
We pride ourselves in integrating and leveraging technology, working smarter not harder. Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, work and live at home!
Milestone is known as a dependable, transparent, and accountable contractor in the industry. Milestone's team is comprised of professional, experienced and educated individuals that form project teams to ensure our clients' projects are treated with the same level of respect, attention, professionalism, and care that our organization is founded upon.
Duties & Responsibilities - What is my role?
- Install and repair sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinate layout with supervisors
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using provided material
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
- Report any/all unsafe work, incidents and/or concerns to Supervisor and/or Superintendent
- Perform daily pre and post inspections and follow daily maintenance practices
- Safety and efficiently operate equipment pieces on site
- Report and communicate with site Supervisor and/or Superintendent to ensure clear understanding of work at hand and expectations of the day/week
- Assist in mentoring less-experienced team members on proper operation, function and servicing of equipment to further their progression
- Work in and implement safe work practices while contributing to a safe work environment
Qualifications & Requirements - What skills & qualifications do I need?
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to do extensive physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks
- Ability to work in all weather
- Punctual and reliable
- Previous civil experience is considered an asset.
- Friendly, positive, and open attitude, always willing to learn and improve
- Carries oneself professionally when dealing with the public
- Ability to work and communicate within a team
- Help promote and work within a culture of jobsite safety, where safety is everyone's #1 priority
- Attention to detail is an asset
- Experience in the installation of civil and municipal underground utilities is expected
- Over 5 years' experience working as a civil construction pipe layer an asset
We look forward to you reviewing your application!