PIPE LAYER
About this role
Position Summary
Branch's Civil Division is searching for a skilled, reliable Pipe Layer to join our well-established, growing company. The Pipe Layer is responsible for preparing and installing underground pipelines for road construction. This position reports to the Pipe Foreman.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems. • Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisor. • Cut pipes to required lengths. • Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction. • Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing. • Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. • Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement or glue. • Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices. • Cover pipes with earth or other materials. • Grade and level trench bases, using tamping machines and hand tools. • Other general labor and construction related duties as required. • Promote and adhere to the company's safety program.
Duties/Responsibilities Cont.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred. • 3 to 5 years of experience in underground pipe laying. • 2 to 4 years of experience in road construction preferred. • Knowledgeable of pipe laying techniques. • Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. • Attention to detail. • Accomplish goals in a team environment.
Compensation Data
Salary Min: $42,045.50
Salary Max: $70,110
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Competencies
Communicating Effectively Delivering High Quality Work Dependability Following Policies and Procedures Work Environment/Safety
Travel
Supervisory Responsibility
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.