Pipe Layer

Description

• Keep time and material records.
• Set up and move laser level/tripod and pipe lasers.
• Guide pipes into place while equipment operator maneuvers pipes attached with chains/guide wires.
• Fence off job site areas for safety purposes. Set up barricades and safety cones.
• May operate heavy equipment to include front end loader, excavator, backhoe, or other equipment as needed.
• Perform job site clean-up.
• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Attach pipes to chains/guide wires.
• Build couplings, connectors, and mechanical joints using parts and tools.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Shovel earth/dirt to prepare ground trenches for pipes.
• Travel to and from various locations.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
• Keep machines clean and maintained.
• Routinely assist other members of the workforce in different areas of production.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Attach trench box to chains/guide wires so it can be lowered or lifted by the equipment operator.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.
• Cut pipe and connect pipe using misc. tools, lubricants, glue/grout.
• May dig up existing ground pipes and other debris with manual tools as needed.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Job requires the following motions: bending, hammering, stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, throwing. Walking and standing occupy most of the workday.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights as needed.
• 1-2 years’ previous related experience in pipe laying in a construction setting.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Regularly exposed to traffic hazards and moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Must be a current member or able to join Laborers#737.
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of the working environment.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Group retirement savings program
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, however, PPE will be provided by our team to keep you safe. Please provide your own pair of steel-toed boots.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance