Pipe Layers

Description

• Aligns and positions pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Taps and drills holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary line or devices.
• Secures pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related material according to job specifications.
• Measures and marks pipes to required length for cutting and threading.
• Checks slopes for conformance to requirements and specifications.
• Locates existing pipes needing repair or replacement through potholing and/or excavation.
• Connects pipe pieces and seals joints.
• Calculating and adjusting grade using a level an a laser.
• Install mechanical joint water line, and bolt together water line, install air release valves and inline valves.
• Lay ductile water line and PVC sewer pipe. Set line and grade for water line/sewer, line prep grade for water lines/sewer lines. Install water line with gaskets and mechanical joints. Backfill waterline/sewer line insures sewer line has a positive flow.
• Grouting and clearing manholes.
• Plans pipe, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Inspects, examines, and tests installed systems and pipe lines using pressure hydrostatic testing, observation, or other testing methods.
• Cuts, threads, hammers, and welds pipe to specifications using saws, pipe threaders, and benders.

Requirements

• Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience laying underground water lines, sanitary or storm sewers required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) plus years of related experience preferred.
• This position operates at professional construction sites, requiring the ability to communicate verbally with others on site, in person and over the telephone. The ability to read printed materials, signs and directions. The stamina to maintain attention despite interruptions, ability to lift, push, pull, carry, handle or feel objects, supplies, tools, machinery and/or controls weighing up to 50 pounds and reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and/or ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift overhead, traverse around or otherwise position one's self around the required work and safety requirements to navigating and perform activities on various construction sites in a safe manner. The position requires working outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures. While working, the employee might be exposed to various chemicals, vapors, pollutants, virus or other pathogens, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines and dust/debris.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance