Pipelayer
Responsibilities:
- Safely works to dig, lay and backfill many different sizes and types of pipe including C-900, Schedule 40 and 80, HDPP, CMP, Ductile Iron, valve assemblies, fire hydrants, copper, etc.
- Must have solid knowledge of installing all wet and dry utilities to include water, sewer, electrical, storm drain, etc.
- Sets and checks grades for sewer line manholes, pump stations, etc. down to the hundredth.
- Assures proper moisture of backfill materials to maximize compaction.
- May operate equipment and perform trench work for installing pipe using everything from large excavators to small compaction equipment to complete the job.
- Qualified candidates should also be able to labor or operate heavy equipment if there is no pipe work.
- Gathering material and installation tools.
- Qualified candidates should also be able to labor or operate other heavy equipment.
Position Requirements
- Prefer a minimum of 4 or more years of experience with pipe laying (dig, lay, backfill operations).
- Use ladders for accessing pip trench / able to work inside trench boxes.
- Have knowledge of using laser levels, builder's Level ("transit") and engineers tape measures.
- Must be a team player, self-starter and should be familiar with the city county and state codes.
- Ability to use various tools.
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
- OSHA 10 and First Aid Certification (may be obtained upon employment).
- Ability to us safety equipment and work in a safe manner 100% of the time.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, pull and push minimum 50 pounds.
- Be physically qualified for lifting and moving heavy items, agile and capable of walking over rough uneven terrain, etc.
- Ability to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb stairs, climb ladders, walk on uneven ground, work above ground on scaffolds.