Utility Pipe Laborer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Install underground utility pipelines (large diameter) for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches by hand while using a transit or pipe laser leveling systems, assist utility operators, inspect pipe for defects, position pipe, and seal joints. Wet utility experience preferred.

Perform the following duties:

• Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
• Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement with hand tools or with the assistance of heavy equipment.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, glue or soap.
• Install or repair sanitary or storm, water and sewer structures or pipe systems.
• Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
• Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
• Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
• Pour and finish concrete to create the manhole base, or install prefabricated manhole bases, sections, cones, rings, and lids to the required elevations.
• Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
• Operate walk-behind trench compaction equipment, such as plate compactors, rollers, or jumping jacks.
• General knowledge of site safety standards, trench box/shoring installation and safe trenching practices.
• Must have the ability to follow direction, be a reliable team player with good attendance

We are looking for the following qualities in a person:

• Willingness to work hard each day.
• Willingness to travel.
• Preferred 2 years' prior experience in Heavy civil construction and pipe laying experience.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate high levels of skill in performing duties listed above.
• Good math skills for calculating measurements and accurate adjustments.
• Attention and commitment to safety, ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to move at least 75 pounds.
• Physical dexterity, stamina and excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements.

Benefits:

• Pay is dependent on experience and skill level.
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person