Civil Utility Pipelayer

SUMMARY:
The Civil Utility Pipelayer position will be responsible for assisting all aspects of utility (water, sewage, and drainage systems) installation and maintenance projects. The role involves ensuring all pipes are accurately installed to the plans and specifications for each project. Valid driver’s license and decent driving record. OSHA 30 and CPR-First Aid Certifications all preferred, but willing to train.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF CIVIL UTILITY PIPELAYER:

• In coordination with the Supervisor, ensure proper inventory is on site prior to installation.
• Install water, sewer and storm utility pipes per city, state, and federal utility specifications specific to each project. To include all appurtenances (valves, checks, gaskets, etc.)
• Excavate using mechanical heavy equipment as well as shovels when necessary.
• Utilize cutting, tamping, and other mechanical tools required for utility installation.
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in construction is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable utility construction industry experience.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of construction means and methods and a thorough understanding of the utility industry trades, installation, maintenance, and practices – specifically underground utilities such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
• Experienced in and capable of operating heavy equipment associated with the construction/excavation industry.
• Knowledge of positioning, joining, and aligning lines at proper depths, angles, and grades.
• Ability to use transit lasers, pipe lasers, hand tools, and read grade stakes, and place offsets if need be.
• Knowledge of Construction Safety Regulations and Best Practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as construction specifications, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Dependable.
• Attention to Detail.
• Follow through.
• Proactively identifies potential issues.
• Solve problems calmly and collaboratively.
• Willingness to receive constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to use and learn current and future technology.
• Ability to travel to jobsites as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed outdoors, in differing weather elements.
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate business machines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Agility to navigate construction sites and uneven terrain.

SALARY:

• Negotiable – depending on experience.
• Paid Weekly on Fridays (Mon thru Sun Work Week) w/ paystubs emailed.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Eligible after 30 Days, Enrolled on 1st of month - 50% of employee rate paid for employee for Health & Dental only.
• 401(k) – w/ employer match up to 3% of annual income after (1) year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (8 Days) – New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas 2 additional days, usually utilized at Christmas and Thanksgiving
• Earned Leave (Vacation/Sick) – 80 Total Hours Accrued Annually

Vacation (24 hours annually, accrued at 0.47 hours a week) – never expires, but caps at 24 hours.
Sick (56 hours annually, accrued at 1.08 hours per week) – never expires, but caps at 56 hours.

• Aflac – Available for employees to take advantage of/supplement insurance at additional expense
• New York Life Insurance – Available for employees to take advantage of/supplement insurance at additional expense

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person