What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dirt and Pipe Layer position at Elite Surface Infrastructure?
Department: Dirt & Pipe
Job Status: Full Time/Weather Dependent
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Juan Sanchez
Grade/Level: DOE
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Tail Man
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday and some Saturdays,7:00am to 5:00pm. Start and stop times will vary based on the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participating Employer.
Benefits: Competitive benefits and paid personal time off.
POSITION SUMMARY
Lay pipes 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, inspect pipe for defects, position pipe, and seal joints.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Learn and follow safety regulations.
Communicate and understand the English language.
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
Setup or use instruments such as smart levels, lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
Train or supervise others in laying pipe.
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 stormwater 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 & 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience:
2 plus years of experience
Certifications &
Licenses:
OSHA 10-hour course or completion of the OSHA 10-hour course prior to the start of employment. Federal OSHA 10-hour Construction course completed within 5 years of the date of hire, or completion of the course before starting employment with RME.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
C
Walk
C
Sit
N
Manually Manipulate
F
Grasp
O
Reach Outward
O
Reach Above Shoulder
O
Speak
F
Climb
O
Crawl
O
Squat or kneel
F
Bend
F
10 lbs. or less
C
11-20 lbs.
C
21-50 lbs.
F
51-100 lbs.
O
Over100 lbs.
N
Push/Pull
12 lbs.or less
C
13-25 lbs.
F
26-40 lbs.
F
41-100 lbs.
O
Other Physical Requirements
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Hard Hat, Eye & ear protection, safety vest, fall protection gear, dust mask, gloves & boots
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor with varying weather conditions.
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The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
