Main Responsibilities

• Pre-locate existing utilities and work with heavy equipment to ensure that existing utilities are exposed without contact.
• Installation of underground utilities to designed grades and applicable construction standards including storm, water and sewer mains, Hydro, Telus, and Shaw ducting, and all other services.
• Utilize certified shoring methods to provide a safe excavation for entry.
• Set up pipe laser and work with Grade Person to establish proper design grade.
• Organize all tools and equipment required for the job at the beginning of the shift, maintain and organize throughout the shift, and ensure all tools are properly stored/secured at end of shift.
• Digging with excavator to ensure trench grade, bedding depths, and backfill are installed correctly.
• Lay pipe to design grade ensuring proper tamping of pipe.
• Bolt up mechanically restrained fittings, valves, and pipe to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Cut concrete and set manholes, box culverts, chambers, etc. for different applications including live utility main overbuilds.
• Notify Foreman of any installation conflicts immediately.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Foreman.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience as either a pipe layer or skilled laborer in a utilities installation setting including extensive experience with the installation of storm, water, and sanitary main and services as well as the installation of Hydro, Telus, and Shaw.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of tools and equipment required for the job.
• Be completely familiar with cutting/beveling pipe.
• Possess a strong understanding of safe excavations and WorkSafeBC guidelines for excavation requirements, and can work around excavation equipment and in tight areas safely.
• Know how to assemble and install shoring or trench cages in excavations as required.
• Have an understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Ability to thoroughly read, understand, and interpret civil construction plans and drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure in some situations.
• Must be willing to become a member of CLAC.
• Must be local and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating a wide variety of equipment which may include: backhoe excavator, loader, bulldozer, front end loader, skid steer, trucks, compactor, and other pieces of equipment.
• Tasks may include: fine grading and finishing; landscaping; sloping and benching; backfilling; ditching; excavating; rough grading; stumping; sub-grade excavating; sub-grade rolling, and material handling.
• Review tasks with Foreman to ensure adequate approach and construction methods, and discuss any perceived problems in a constructive manner to arrive at a resolution.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment including, but not limited to, greasing, shoveling tracks, cleaning windows and cab interior.
• Complete daily paperwork including fuel reports, inspection reports, and time cards detailing machine hours as well as time worked, etc. as required.
•  Conduct thorough safety and maintenance inspection when assigned to a new machine.
• Immediately report any mechanical defects, safety defects, and/or existing damage to Foreman.
•  Ensure equipment is in safe working order and that safety tools are installed at all times.
•  Secure appropriate special attachments to equipment including, but not limited to, safety wedges.

Requirements

• Heavy Equipment Operator trade certification, valid driver’s license, and clean drivers abstract. Air brake endorsement and some college, vocational, or technical training an asset.
•  Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
•  Current safety tickets an asset.
•  Must be well familiar with attachments including their use, maintenance, and safety requirements.
• Must be able to work well within a union environment and be willing to join CLAC.
•  Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications an asset.
• Physically fit and capable of performing daily job requirements.
• Excellent observation skills, a strong attention to detail, and good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be local and have own transportation.