Pipelayer

Overview

Install and repair water, sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, including trenching and pipe laying.

Key Responsibilities

• pipe cutting
• trench digging
• instrument use
• base grading
• utility install
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Cut pipes to required lengths -Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools -Install and use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels -Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools -Assist with the covering of pipes with earth or other materials. -Work in outdoor environments in all seasons -Installation and repair of waterline, sanitary sewer and storm sewer -Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers -Ensure the company's health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met

Requirements

• pipe alignment
• heavy equipment
• pipe joining
• slope checking
• shoring
• 1 yr experience

What You Bring

-Ability to align and position pipes to prepare them for joining. -Be comfortable working alongside heavy equipment and able to communicate with operators, workers and pedestrians -Ability to connect pipe pieces and seal joints -Work in confined and enclosed spaces -Willing to train others in pipe-laying and provide supervision. -Minimum of 1 year experience on a utility crew -Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening -Ability to read cut/grade sheets -Ability to check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers -Working knowledge of shoring and excavation

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About Shirley Contracting Company, Llc

-Over five decades, it evolved into a powerhouse contractor known for major infrastructure projects like the ICC, I‑95 Springfield Interchange, Dulles Greenway widening, and sections of Fairfax County Parkway. -Specializing in design‑build, heavy civil, highway & bridge, utility infrastructure, site development, and public‑private partnerships, the firm self‑performs key phases to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. -Operating divisions such as Shirley Underground and Metro Earthworks help tailor services from utility relocations to earthworks and deep foundations. -Now part of the Clark Construction family, the company carries forward a legacy of innovation and regional impact with each project. -Unusual fact: the company’s name honors its roots in the “Shirley Highway” project, reflecting a history deeply tied to the area’s transportation evolution.

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