Utilities Pipelayer

Townsend Construction Inc., headquartered in Rock County, Wisconsin, is an industry leader in underground utility construction.  We are committed to providing superior quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. We believe each team member has a unique contribution to the success and growth of our Company.  We look forward to having you join our Talent Community!

Position Summary

The Utilities Pipelayer is responsible for providing physical labor at construction project sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor at construction project sites.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring any concerns to the attention of the project Foreman.
• Load and unload trucks, haul and hoist materials.
• Maintain a clean job site at all times. Pick up all material, tools, and small equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Material handling and storage.
• Assist in visually verifying the location of any existing underground utilities prior to excavation.
• Review trenching requirements with project Foreman and ensure any required protection is available.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Skills for success

• Knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work. 
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
• Good communication and ability to work with all levels of management and co-workers, external vendors, and other business associates. 
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. 
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Punctuality and dependability are required. 
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to work 8 to 12-hour workdays, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Must be flexible regarding work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Union affiliation or willingness to take the necessary steps to join the union.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat. Also exposed to variable terrain.