Pipe Layer – Civil Construction
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Pay: $38.00 – $46.00 per hour + overtime
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Join the J. Cote Team
J. Cote & Son Excavating Ltd. is a civil construction company with over 45 years of private and capital construction experience across the BC Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Okanagan. We complete a wide range of municipal infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and residential development projects.
Recognized throughout the Lower Mainland as a solutions-driven construction partner built on trust, respect, and hard work, J. Cote has built a strong reputation for delivering quality infrastructure projects safely and efficiently. Backed by a leadership team with generations of experience, we’ve created a close-knit culture that values teamwork, accountability, and long-term career growth.
As a COR Certified company, safety is at the core of everything we do. We continuously invest in training, technology, and equipment to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity on every project.
We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Pipe Layer to join our growing team.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages: $38.00 – $46.00/hour
- Overtime pay
- Enhanced RRSP benefits with flexible employer matching options designed to support long-term employees and retirement savings
- Extended health & dental benefits after 3 months
- Company Loyalty Pay Program: We value long-term team members and reward your commitment with additional loyalty premiums on top of your base wage. Employees can earn up to $3.00 more per hour through our loyalty pay program:
- added 1 dollar per/hour after 1 year
- added 1 dollar per/hour after 2 years
- added 1 dollar per/hour after 5 years
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Well-organized projects
- Company events
- Strong team environment and company culture
Responsibilities
- Install underground utilities including:
- Storm, sanitary, and water mains
- Electrical and communication ducting
- Manholes, catch basins, and hydrants
- Read and understand grades and site layouts
- Work safely around existing underground utilities
- Assist with trench preparation, bedding, and backfill operations
- Communicate effectively with foremen, operators, and crew members
- Follow company safety policies and site procedures
Qualifications
- Previous pipe laying and civil construction experience required
- Experience with grades is a must
- Strong understanding of underground utility installation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Valid BC Driver’s License preferred
- Ability to safely work around excavation equipment and utilities
- Knowledge of safe work practices, PPE, and locating procedures
Why Work at J. Cote?
We offer steady work, competitive compensation and we hire for the long term. Our goal is to build a team of dedicated employees who want to grow their careers with a company that values loyalty, safety, and hard work.
If this sounds like you apply today. We hire for the long term!
www.jcote.ca
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00-$46.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
