Pipelayer - Construction

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Various locations
• Sewers and water mains
• Excavation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Search, locate and repair reported water leaks
• Dig ditches and trenches
• Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck
• Train other workers
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Select type and size of pipe required
• Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Laser levelling/aligning

Type of industry experience

• Road construction

Construction specialization

• Pipelines
• Underground and tunnel work
• Water mains

Area of specialization

• Centering and setting to elevation

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement