What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Layer position at Ripa & Associates?
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.
At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.
Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
RIPA & associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for preparing and installing the underground pipelines for storm, sanitation, drains and/or water main.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but is not limited to the following:
- Install and repair storm, sanitation and/or water structures and pipelines systems
- Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisor
- Climb in and out via ladder of trenches up to 20 feet deep
- Cut pipes to required lengths with gas powered saw
- 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
- Wet/Dry tapping 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
- Train others in pipe-laying techniques
- Conduct tests and inspections of products, services and/or processes to evaluate quality or performance
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tampa, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
