Watermain, sanitary and storm sewer crews
JF West Coast supplies underground utility crews to civil contractors across Metro Vancouver. We staff watermain, sanitary and storm sewer installation and replacement with pipe layers, labourers and operators who know municipal standards and how to work safely in a trench.
Crews for the work under the street
Every new development needs water, sanitary and storm services, and every older neighbourhood needs its aging pipe replaced. Underground utility work runs on careful sequencing: dig, shore, lay, test and backfill, without breaking the lines already in the ground.
Our utility crews lay and join pipe, set fittings and valves, install service connections and backfill to spec. They work with your foreman, your inspector and your shoring plan, and they keep the trench and the street clean as they go.
Book water and sewerUtility crew roles
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Pipe layers
PVC, ductile iron and HDPE pipe laid and joined to grade.
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Top men
Material handling, grade checks and communication with the operator.
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Utility labourers
Bedding, backfill, compaction and trench support.
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Operators
Excavators and loaders for trenching and backfill.
Utility scope
- Watermain installation and replacement
- Sanitary sewer mains and services
- Storm sewer mains, catch basins and leads
- Valves, hydrants and fittings
- Service connections to new developments
- Pressure testing support
- Bedding, backfill and compaction
- Surface restoration
How a crew request works
One call or one form. Here is what happens after you send it.
- Step 01
Send the request
Trade, headcount, site address, start date and how long you need them. A call or the online form both work.
- Step 02
We match the crew
We pick workers who have done that work before and hold the tickets your site requires, then confirm names with you.
- Step 03
Crew shows up ready
Workers arrive on time with PPE, check in with your super and start on your scope.
- Step 04
Adjust as you go
Add hands for a pour, drop down when a phase ends or swap a worker. One call to the office handles it.
Water and sewer FAQ
Something not covered here? Call the office at (604) 375-0068.
Do your pipe layers know municipal standards?
Our utility crews regularly work on municipal projects in Metro Vancouver. Share the spec your project follows and we will match crew members who have worked to it.
How fast can you get workers to my site?
Call or send the request form with the trade, headcount, site address and start date. We confirm what we can cover the same day and tell you plainly if we cannot fill it. Short-notice requests are common in this work and we treat them that way.
Do your workers carry their own tickets and PPE?
Tell us the tickets your site requires, such as fall protection or WHMIS, and we match workers who hold them. Every worker shows up with standard PPE: hard hat, safety boots, hi-vis and gloves. Site-specific gear gets confirmed when we book the crew.
Can I book a crew for one day or for the whole project?
Both. Some contractors call us to cover a single pour or a missed delivery. Others keep the same crew with us for months. Book the length you need and adjust the headcount as the schedule changes.
Tell us the trade, the headcount and the start date
We confirm what we can cover the same day. If we cannot fill it, we say so.