Pipelayer | #0033

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited

📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Full-time Construction Trades Workers Posted May 28, 2026

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

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  • Pipelayers lay pipe for storm sewers, sanitary sewers and watermains

  • Install related structures such as manholes, catch basins, valves, and hydrants and assist with tie-ins to existing systems

  • Maintain a clean, organized work area

  • Signals equipment operators to ensure a safe and proper excavation around underground utilities

  • Establish alignment and grade with the use of a pipe laser

  • Responsible for proper bedding, spring-line and cover lift thickness and compaction

  • Operate mechanized equipment such as diesel plate packer, quick cut saw, jumping jack compactor, and a variety of other hand tools

  • Strong understanding of proper dewatering measures in trenches

  • Experience working with various types of shoring boxes

  • Strong understanding of the various soil types and the sloping requirements

  • Strong communication skills ...