What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipelayer position at MEB General Contractors?
Job Brief.
Our team is looking for a skilled Pipelayer to lay pipe for storm, sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains and fuel delivery systems in support of our various construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. To succeed, you must ensure that you are living by MEB’s core values on the project every day and that quality, health, and safety standards onsite are your top priority.
If you are a hardworking, safety conscious tradesman that is committed to performing quality work and doing your part to ensure the successful completion of our projects then we’d like to meet you!
Core Areas of Responsibility.
- Assist in the installation of underground utilities
- Assist in the installation of piping and equipment at industrial facilities including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and shipyards.
- Prepare grades for the installation of piping and ductbanks
- Cut, prepare, and assemble pipe systems of various materials including but not limited to PVC, HDPE, ductile iron, copper, steel, and concrete pipe.
- Carry and clean various materials as directed.
- May be required to shovel or rake materials.
- Must be safety minded and adhere to all safety policies.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by the foreman/leadman.
Skills You Possess.
- 1-3 years of relevant installation experience.
- Ability to read, understand and follow blueprints, diagrams, and grades and instructions from supervisors, lay out the job, and work efficiently with the materials and tools of your trade.
- Able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions, including heavy lifting (in excess of 50 lbs.) for an 8 – 10-hour workday.
- The ability to comprehend and follow specific instructions.
- Interpersonal competencies that include a drive for results, the need for closure, effective oral communication skills, organization, planning, trust, respect, being dependable and cooperation.
- Good housekeeping standards and ability to observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
Requirements.
- 18 years of Age
- Able to Pass a Drug Test
- Legally Eligible to Work in the US
- If assigned to a government project, US citizenship and clear background check may be required.
- Experience installing underground piping required.
Additional Requirements for Craftworkers.
- Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every workday (driver's license not required)
- Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools)
