Listing status (checked 9 November 2026): this vacancy was first advertised in August 2026 and summarised here on 2026-08-11. We could not confirm that it is still open, and most adverts close within weeks. Open the original listing on Indeed; if it no longer loads, the role has closed. We keep this page as a reference for what this type of job involves.
Overview
Sheldrake Utility Construction, a family-run civil contractor working mainly on BC Hydro projects, is hiring a full-time pipelayer/labourer based in the Lower Mainland, BC. This is an on-site, hands-on role that involves physical labour, working near heavy equipment, and transporting tools and materials each day. A valid Class 5 driver’s licence is required because the role includes driving a large company tool van. The listing does not state salary or whether any relocation or visa support is offered.
Key duties
- Drive the company tool van to and from job sites and move tools, equipment, and materials.
- Load and unload conduits, vault components, and construction supplies.
- Assist pipelayers and the site foreman with conduit and vault installation, concrete placement, and related tasks.
- Hand-shovel to expose buried utilities and perform general site cleanup and maintenance.
- Operate and care for hand and power tools, rollers, tampers and other equipment.
- Work safely around excavators, loaders, trucks and in confined spaces or trenches when required.
Training & requirements
- Training provided: silica (with fit testing), confined-space entry, BC Hydro-required safety training, and fall protection training.
- Employer seeks dependable, safety-minded people who want to learn and build a long-term career in civil construction.
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