Full-time Pipelayer *We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Municipality: District of Mission This posting closed on March 11, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: #2013-01E (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Public Works Job Description: The District of Mission is currently recruiting for a self-motivated, hard-working and responsible team member to join the Public Works utility crew as a pipelayer. This is manual maintenance and construction work relating to repairs, maintenance and installation of water, sanitary and storm mains and services throughout the District. Duties: Employees in this position will perform semi-skilled and skilled duties relating to the maintenance and construction of water, sanitary and storm utilities, mainlines and service lines; repairs, replaces and adjusts fittings, valves, fixtures and hydrants, installs valves, shutoffs, and cleanouts; assists in the installation of catch basins and manholes, plumbing, pumping and pressure stations installation tasks; drills and taps mains for new and replacement service connections. Locates and repairs water main leaks and breaks on various types of lines; repairs shutoff valves, assists in installation of water mains and fittings of all sizes; installs water meter boxes and independently performs tasks related to these fields as requested. Educational Requirements: Completion of grade 12 supplemented by technical training relating to this type of work, preference will be given to candidates who have ECOP certification or have completed BCWWA Water Distribution 1 and BCWWA Waste Water Collection 1. Skill Requirements: This position requires considerable knowledge of: standards in methods and practices pertaining to materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of water, sanitary and storm utilities; knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work as they relate to current codes of standards; good working knowledge of bylaws and regulations pertaining to water, sanitary and storm utilities; skills in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in the utilities departments. Salary: The 2013 rate for this CUPE position is $28.41 per hour plus a very competitive benefit package upon successful completion of probation period. The work schedule is 36 hours per week over 4 days. Web Address: www.mission.ca Address: District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street, Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 E-mail: resumes@mission.ca Fax: 604-826-1363 Opening Date: February 19, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 11, 2013 04:30 PM Back