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Pipe Layer / Pipe Crew Member
GNF Commercial Management —Halifax, NS
In this role, you will work as part of a pipe crew installing underground water and sewer systems, supporting site servicing work, and contributing to safe and…

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We are looking for a few individuals to join our Pipe Crew as we enter into the summer season

Below is an idea of what we are looking for - but if you are eager to learn - most of this can be taught as the summer progresses .

Job Duties and Tasks

Dewatering: Setting up and monitoring trash pumps to remove ground water or rainwater from the excavation area.
Rigging and Unloading: Hooking up pipes, manhole sections, or catch basins to excavators or cranes using nylon slings, wire ropes, or pipe hooks, and guiding the operator using hand signals.
Staging Pipe: Moving and arranging pipes, fittings, and valves along the ditch so they are easily accessible to the pipe layer.
Mixing Concrete and Mortar: Preparing concrete or mortar for parging manhole joints, building invert channels, or pouring thrust blocks (concrete supports used to prevent pipe movement).
Operating Compaction Equipment: Using walk-behind plate tampers, jumping jacks (rammers), or trench rollers to compact the soil in lifts to prevent future settling.
Tool Maintenance: Operating and maintaining hand and power tools such as quick-cut demo saws (for cutting PVC, concrete, or ductile iron pipe), gas-powered water pumps, and pneumatic tools.
General Housekeeping: Keeping the job site clean, moving safety barricades, setting up traffic cones, and acting as a spotter for heavy equipment moving in tight spaces.

Rate

$20 - 30 /hour depending in experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person