What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Layer position at American Contracting & Environmental Services?
We are looking to add an experienced pipe layer to our construction team building projects in the Southern VA area . The immediate project site is located in Norfolk, VA
Candidates must have previous experience laying pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. They will be expected to perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.
- Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Cut metal components for installation
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue
- Apply adhesives to construction materials
- Weld metal components
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
- Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces
- Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems
- Install plumbing or piping
- Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
- Install plumbing or piping
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
- Evaluate projects to determine compliance with technical specifications
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details
- Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools
- Compact materials to create level bases
- Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes
- Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials
- Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment
- Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools
- Dig holes or trenches
- Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices
- Drill holes in construction materials
- Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators
- Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement
Meet ACE
Over the last 17 years, we have steadily grown and we are consistently ranked a Top 200 Environmental Contractor by Engineering & News Record (ENR). Through continually enhancing our processes and prioritizing a team first approach, we produce the highest quality finished product for our clients. We provide a challenging and rewarding environment through focusing on continuous improvement and investing in the professional development of our employees. We encourage our employees to have a healthy work/life balance, give back to the community and enjoy time with their fellow employees at various company outings. These are the core principles in our Building to Last motto. and these efforts result in a challenging and rewarding environment preserving and improving our world‘s most precious resource – water!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- underground pipe: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norfolk, VA 23508: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25