PIPE LAYER

About the Role

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a skilled, reliable Pipe Layer to join our well-established, growing company. The Pipe Layer is responsible for preparing and installing underground pipelines for road construction and reports to the Pipe Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Install sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
• Lay out pipe routes, following specifications or blueprints, and coordinate layouts with supervisor.
• Cut pipes to required lengths.
• 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.
• 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 tamping machines and hand tools.
• Perform other general labor and construction-related duties as required.
• Promote and adhere to the company’s safety program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in underground pipe laying.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in road construction preferred.
• Knowledgeable of pipe laying techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to accomplish goals in a team environment.

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.

• Lifts heavy objects, walks, and stands for long periods of time.
• Performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands).
• Requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Schedule

This is a full-time position which typically involves 40+ hours per week.