What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelayer position at Gorham Sand & Gravel?
Pipe Layers at Gorham Sand & Gravel perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. In addition to laying pipes, Pipe Layers work with laborers to dig trenches for/around existing utilities.Gorham Sand & Gravel is a highly regarded construction company servicing the entire Southern Maine area. We continue to grow into a large operation with various avenues for growth, but we remain a family-owned company where the owners are deeply involved with the daily operations. We are currently looking for an experienced Pipe Layer to join our growing team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Install sanitary and stormwater sewer structures and pipe systems
- Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or plans, and coordinate layouts with a supervisor
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for connection and sealing
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using seals, 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 vibratory compaction machines and hand tools
- Other general labor and construction-related duties as required.
- Must be safety conscious and have the physical ability to stand in strenuous and dangerous work environments
- Must be comfortable working in 15 to 20ft trenches and other confined spaces
- Possess physical strength to dig and perform general labor with laborer crews, including digging by hand
- Able to communicate effectively with others and work cooperatively in teams (including resolving basic conflicts with or without the assistance of management)
- Handle emergencies, work pressure, and stress
- Able to solve basic, common-sense problems
- Able to work with general supervision and use some experience/judgment
- Heath Insurance with 100% Paid* level
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Earned Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay with no waiting period
- 401(K) with Employer Match
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Training & Career Development
