Pipelayer

Overview

Install, align, and maintain underground pipe systems for roads, bridges, and utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• trenching
• pipe installation
• pipe cutting
• pipe welding
• equipment operation
• surveying

Tasks

-Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools -Operate mechanized equipment such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes -Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers -Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators -Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools -Install and repair sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems -Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices -Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors -Cover pipes with earth or other materials -Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions -Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue -Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing -Train others in pipe-laying, and provide supervision -Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels -Cut pipes to required lengths -Maintain constant awareness of the jobsite’s various concurrent activities, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment

Requirements

• concrete vibration
• heavy equipment
• physical labor
• 3-5 years
• road experience
• manual dexterity

What You Bring

-Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees -Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time -The Pipe Layer must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely -All work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat. Job requires long hours of standing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, squatting and walking. -Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions -Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds individually, and up to 150 pounds with assistance -Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges -Manual dexterity to handle and carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools

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About Prince Contracting, Llc

-It has grown into a full‑service civil and transportation builder. -Over 30 years, it built a reputation for self‑performing key disciplines—from drainage and utilities to bridge and roadway work. -Typical projects include highways, municipal roads, bridges, and site development across Florida and the Southeast. -Specialists in bid‑build and design‑build transportation infrastructure, the team handles clearing, earthmoving, utilities, and more. -Backed by parent‑company resources, it delivers conventional and innovative civil-engineering solutions at scale.

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