Tiegen Excavating Ltd is looking for experienced pipelayers to join our family run company. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees. We offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. We are a team of hardworking personable people dedicated to safety and providing the highest of quality for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Install pipe for storm, water, sanitary main, Hydro, Telus and Shaw
- Grade trenches and culverts, position pipe, seal joints. Use Hand and trenching tools.
- Use instruments including lasers, grade rods and transit levels, hoe packs etc
- Support safety assemblies and use trench shoring systems
- Ensure back-fill and compaction around pipe to ensure proper positioning and support.
- Grade and level trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Promote a safe work environment and adhere to all safety policies and work procedures.
- Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues
- Support other crew members on daily site activities outside of job scope
Qualifications and Skills
- Possess a minimum of 1-2 years prior pipelaying experience
- Knowledge of and experience with installing pipe of various sizes and materials
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings is an asset
- Possess strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Willing to do all training and certification requirements for WCB
- First aid, confined space, traffic control and fall protection training is an asset
- Open to learning new skills and training
- Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada and have strong English communication skills.
- Good communication abilities, able to work with a variety of individuals
- Must be physically fit, able to spend most or all of shift standing, walking, lifting, carrying and working hands-on in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
We are an industry leader in underground utilities, roads, gravel, excavation and other civil projects. We take immense pride in our completed projects and our reputation. Our dedication to safety and high quality customer service has led to a lasting relationship with clients and partners.
With Tiegen Excavating you can expect career growth, a highly competitive wage, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a smaller family run business.Company DescriptionTiegen Excavating is a well known company with over 35 years of experience in civil construction. Based in Abbotsford, BC, we have made a significant impact across the Fraser Valley. We are an industry leader in underground utilities, roads, gravel, excavation and other civil projects. We take immense pride in our completed projects and our reputation. Our dedication to safety and high quality customer service has led to a lasting relationship with clients and partners.With Tiegen Excavating you can expect career growth, a highly competitive wage, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a smaller family run business.