Plumber/Gas-fitter Journeyman in Edmonton

Company Description

WHO ARE WE? We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

NOTE - Position is shift work at a remote, safety sensitive location. Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test before they can be employed. Understand all safety procedures of work place.

• Installing/repairing water lines, using hand tools such as pex cutters, drills, and screwdrivers.
• Using crimping tools for water lines.
• Installation/repairing/replacing of fixtures and appliances once the rough in is completed, including showers, toilets, urinals, sinks, hot water tanks, kitchen equipment, washer/dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, and air conditioning units.
• Use forklift, floor jack or dolly to move larger fixtures and appliances into buildings.
• Daily usage of torches, crimpers, drills, hand tools (ie. Screw drivers, wrenches and hammers), pipe bender, manometer, threading machine, die heads, grinders, metal snips and shears.
• Use of glues for sealing and installation of appliances (ie. ABS, PVC glue, pipe dope, flux and paint).
• Work in accordance with the Gas Code and Plumbing Code.
• Pull gas permits as required.
• Load and unload materials, and move materials to work areas.
• Maintain site equipment to the highest possible condition.
• Liaise with the Area Superintendent and Maintenance Planner to keep up to all maintenance issues and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for "curb appeal" of our facility including highway signage.
• Cleanliness and housekeeping of all areas inside and outside the facilities.
• Ensure all site equipment is in good repair.
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment and cleans work sites.
• Effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines.
• Interacting with other departments to ensure the proper functioning of all systems on site.
• Complying with all of company safety policies & procedures.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment at all times during work hours.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers License.
• Work requires an education background normally equivalent to high school and a Journeyman Certificate in Plumbing.
• Gas Fitter Technician certification.
• Work requires practical knowledge of the application of plumbing techniques and methods normally acquired through 5 years of plumbing experience.
• Knowledge of applicable industry and company codes, standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
• Able to demonstrate organizational, time-management and decision-making skills.
• Able to manage a fluctuating workload and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Able to work individually and as a team member.
• Able to safely and comfortably carry out physical duties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to health/safety of self and co-workers.

Additional Information

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.